US Bridges

Hardtime RD over Cancienne Canal

Good

Assumption Parish, Louisiana · 3 Miles South of Napoleon · Structure no. 610429537910151

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardtime RD over Cancienne Canal is a concrete slab carrying Hardtime RD over Cancienne Canal in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHardtime RD
CrossesCancienne Canal
Location3 Miles South of Napoleon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.89576, -91.02435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardtime RD over Cancienne Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardtime RD over Cancienne Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hardtime RD over Cancienne Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hardtime RD over Cancienne Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hardtime RD over Cancienne Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.