US Bridges

Live Oak Blvd over South Kenner Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 M NW of US 90 · Structure no. 022629563901541

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Blvd over South Kenner Canal is a concrete slab carrying Live Oak Blvd over South Kenner Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2009. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Blvd
CrossesSouth Kenner Canal
Location3.0 M NW of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94223, -90.25687
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1989)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Live Oak Blvd over South Kenner Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak Blvd over South Kenner 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 Live Oak Blvd over South Kenner Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Live Oak Blvd over South Kenner Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Blvd over South Kenner Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.