US Bridges

Carol Sue Ave over Outfall Canal

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M S of Behrman HWY · Structure no. 022629536900821

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carol Sue Ave over Outfall Canal is a concrete slab carrying Carol Sue Ave over Outfall Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2008. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarol Sue Ave
CrossesOutfall Canal
Location0.2 M S of Behrman HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.89881, -90.01473
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1988)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2008
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 Carol Sue Ave over Outfall Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carol Sue Ave over Outfall 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Carol Sue Ave over Outfall Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Carol Sue Ave over Outfall Canal?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Carol Sue Ave over Outfall Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.