6th ST over Keyhole Canal
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 260 East of Avenue H · Structure no. 022629541900841
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th ST over Keyhole Canal is a concrete slab carrying 6th ST over Keyhole Canal 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 1999. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th ST over Keyhole Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th ST over Keyhole Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 6th ST over Keyhole Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is 6th ST over Keyhole Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 6th ST over Keyhole Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.