US Bridges

US0090 over Canal

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 102 · Structure no. 072700030801621

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,902
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Canal in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,902 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,392 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesCanal
Location0.2 MI E of LA 102
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21565, -92.65145
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,902 (2021)
Projected traffic16,392 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0090 over Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Canal carry?

About 14,902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.