US Bridges

Nicolle Blvd over Kelly Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 022629538901241

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicolle Blvd over Kelly Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Nicolle Blvd over Kelly Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 825 by 2009. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNicolle Blvd
CrossesKelly Canal
Location1.1 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.89455, -90.20907
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1989)
Projected traffic825 by 2009
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 Nicolle Blvd over Kelly Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicolle Blvd over Kelly 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 Nicolle Blvd over Kelly Canal carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Nicolle Blvd over Kelly Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nicolle Blvd over Kelly Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.