US Bridges

Paul DR over 20 Arpent Canal

Good

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI N of LA 39 · Structure no. 024400000000104

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul DR over 20 Arpent Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Paul DR over 20 Arpent Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,189 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaul DR
Crosses20 Arpent Canal
Location0.1 MI N of LA 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.93735, -89.92391
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,189 by 2044
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 Paul DR over 20 Arpent Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paul DR over 20 Arpent 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Paul DR over 20 Arpent Canal carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Paul DR over 20 Arpent Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Paul DR over 20 Arpent Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.