US Bridges

LA0039 over RR Canal

Poor

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 M East of I-10 · Structure no. 024400463200201

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0039 over RR Canal is a steel culvert carrying LA0039 over RR Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 47,739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,512 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0039
CrossesRR Canal
Location3.8 M East of I-10
RouteState Highway 39
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96138, -90.0005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,739 (2021)
Projected traffic52,512 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0039 over RR Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0039 over RR Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0039 over RR Canal carry?

About 47,739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0039 over RR Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns LA0039 over RR Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.