US Bridges

13th ST over Avenue D Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI East of Barataria · Structure no. 022629533900571

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST over Avenue D Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 13th ST over Avenue D Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th ST
CrossesAvenue D Canal
Location0.2 MI East of Barataria
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.88827, -90.09577
Functional classRural 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
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th ST over Avenue D Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th ST over Avenue D 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 13th ST over Avenue D Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 13th ST over Avenue D Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST over Avenue D Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.