US Bridges

LA0045 over Flemings Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI South of LA 301 · Structure no. 022602499002681

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0045 over Flemings Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0045 over Flemings Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,379 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0045
CrossesFlemings Canal
Location3.0 MI South of LA 301
RouteState Highway 45
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.73998, -90.1292
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,709 (2021)
Projected traffic7,379 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0045 over Flemings Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0045 over Flemings 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0045 over Flemings Canal carry?

About 6,709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LA0045 over Flemings Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0045 over Flemings Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.