US Bridges

Whitney Ave over Verrett Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI N of LA 23 · Structure no. 022600000000047

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Ave over Verrett Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Whitney Ave over Verrett Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 434 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitney Ave
CrossesVerrett Canal
Location0.9 MI N of LA 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.91065, -90.04302
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width434 ft (132.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic550 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Whitney Ave over Verrett Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney Ave over Verrett 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Whitney Ave over Verrett Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Whitney Ave over Verrett Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 434 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Ave over Verrett Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.