US Bridges

Tullis DR over Algiers Canal

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.6M East Behrman HWY · Structure no. 023629542900081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tullis DR over Algiers Canal is a concrete slab carrying Tullis DR over Algiers Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2009. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTullis DR
CrossesAlgiers Canal
Location0.6M East Behrman HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.90484, -90.01399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1989)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tullis DR over Algiers Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tullis DR over Algiers 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 Tullis DR over Algiers Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Tullis DR over Algiers Canal?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tullis DR over Algiers Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.