US Bridges

Veterans / Mall over Canal #3

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI East of Clearview · Structure no. 022630003901101

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans / Mall over Canal #3 is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans / Mall over Canal #3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans / Mall
CrossesCanal #3
Location0.1 MI East of Clearview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.005, -90.18301
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans / Mall over Canal #3 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans / Mall over Canal #3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans / Mall over Canal #3 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Veterans / Mall over Canal #3?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans / Mall over Canal #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.