US Bridges

Alabama Ave over Canal No. 1

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI West of LA 49 · Structure no. 022630020901461

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabama Ave over Canal No. 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Alabama Ave over Canal No. 1 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAlabama Ave
CrossesCanal No. 1
Location.4 MI West of LA 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03122, -90.24619
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alabama Ave over Canal No. 1 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabama Ave over Canal No. 1 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 Alabama Ave over Canal No. 1 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Alabama Ave over Canal No. 1?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Alabama Ave over Canal No. 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.