US Bridges

Gretna Blvd over Heebe Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. E. of Manhattan · Structure no. 022629536900321

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gretna Blvd over Heebe Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Gretna Blvd over Heebe Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGretna Blvd
CrossesHeebe Canal
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Manhattan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.89366, -90.05423
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gretna Blvd over Heebe Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gretna Blvd over Heebe 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Gretna Blvd over Heebe Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Gretna Blvd over Heebe Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Gretna Blvd over Heebe Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.