US Bridges

Ellerbe RD over Pascagoula Canal

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI N W of Caspiana · Structure no. 040932178933651

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellerbe RD over Pascagoula Canal is a concrete slab carrying Ellerbe RD over Pascagoula Canal in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesEllerbe RD
CrossesPascagoula Canal
Location3.2 MI N W of Caspiana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.29777, -93.60932
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2019)
Projected traffic83 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Ellerbe RD over Pascagoula Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellerbe RD over Pascagoula Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Ellerbe RD over Pascagoula Canal carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ellerbe RD over Pascagoula Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ellerbe RD over Pascagoula Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.