US Bridges

Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Miles South of US 90 · Structure no. 022600000020456

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal in Jefferson 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLapalco Blvd
CrossesLabranch Canal
Location0.3 Miles South of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.90419, -90.18543
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal built?

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

What condition is Lapalco Blvd over Labranch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.