Carol Sue Ave over Canal Wright Ave.

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.4M West of Heritag · Structure no. 022629540900231

Built: 1960; 65 years old
Condition: Good; inspected January 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 23 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: —; 2016 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carol Sue Ave over Canal Wright Ave. is a concrete culvert carrying Carol Sue Ave over Canal Wright Ave. in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCarol Sue Ave

CrossesCanal Wright Ave.

Location0.4M West of Heritag

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyJefferson Parish

StateLouisiana

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJanuary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length23 ft (7 m)

Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)

Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—

Projected traffic—

Trucks—

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway and pedestrian

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 Canal Wright Ave. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carol Sue Ave over Canal Wright Ave. 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 Carol Sue Ave over Canal Wright Ave. carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Carol Sue Ave over Canal Wright Ave.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Carol Sue Ave over Canal Wright Ave.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.