US Bridges

Canal RD over Drainage Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI W of LA 45 · Structure no. 022600000000061

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Canal RD over Drainage Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanal RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.5 MI W of LA 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.87191, -90.10658
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2007)
Projected traffic474 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Canal RD over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal RD over Drainage 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 Canal RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Canal RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Canal RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.