US Bridges

Edward Hebert Blvd over Planters Canal

FairPosted for load

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. E. of Hwy. 406 · Structure no. 023829536895871

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
860
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edward Hebert Blvd over Planters Canal is a concrete slab carrying Edward Hebert Blvd over Planters Canal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 946 by 1994. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEdward Hebert Blvd
CrossesPlanters Canal
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Hwy. 406
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlaquemines Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.89352, -89.97838
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (1974)
Projected traffic946 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Edward Hebert Blvd over Planters Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edward Hebert Blvd over Planters 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 2025.

How much traffic does Edward Hebert Blvd over Planters Canal carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Edward Hebert Blvd over Planters Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Edward Hebert Blvd over Planters Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.