US Bridges

Elliot RD over Canal

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI N of W Lincoln RD · Structure no. 071030074931581

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Elliot RD over Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,212 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElliot RD
CrossesCanal
Location1.0 MI N of W Lincoln RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.12393, -93.26589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2019)
Projected traffic3,212 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliot RD over Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliot RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Elliot RD over Canal carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elliot RD over 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 Elliot RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.