US Bridges

Charles Court over 20 Arpent Canal

Fair

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI N-Ne of LA 39 · Structure no. 024400000000023

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Court over 20 Arpent Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Charles Court over 20 Arpent Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles Court
Crosses20 Arpent Canal
Location1.0 MI N-Ne of LA 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94558, -89.94362
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic161 by 2043
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 Charles Court over 20 Arpent Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Court over 20 Arpent 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 2023.

How much traffic does Charles Court over 20 Arpent Canal carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Charles Court over 20 Arpent Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Court over 20 Arpent Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.