US Bridges

Buddy Ellis RD over Canal

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Livingston Parish, Louisiana · .1 Mi. W. of LA 447 · Structure no. 623200000000089

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,522
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buddy Ellis RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Buddy Ellis RD over Canal in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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.

It carries about 6,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,174 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuddy Ellis RD
CrossesCanal
Location.1 Mi. W. of LA 447
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45409, -90.86376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,522 (2019)
Projected traffic7,174 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Buddy Ellis RD over Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buddy Ellis RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Buddy Ellis RD over Canal carry?

About 6,522 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buddy Ellis RD over Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Buddy Ellis RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.