US Bridges

Goodnews Ave over Barriere Canal

Fair

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 0.15 S. of LA 23 · Structure no. 023829515900071

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodnews Ave over Barriere Canal is a concrete slab carrying Goodnews Ave over Barriere Canal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2004. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodnews Ave
CrossesBarriere Canal
Location0.15 S. of LA 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlaquemines Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.86523, -90.00449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1984)
Projected traffic330 by 2004
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Goodnews Ave over Barriere Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodnews Ave over Barriere 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Goodnews Ave over Barriere Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Goodnews Ave over Barriere Canal?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Goodnews Ave over Barriere Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.