US Bridges

Carr DR over Canal

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St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · Int. of Carr DR and US 11 · Structure no. 625200000107034

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr DR over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Carr DR over Canal in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 552 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCarr DR
CrossesCanal
LocationInt. of Carr DR and US 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22365, -89.81861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2022)
Projected traffic552 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carr DR over Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr DR over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Carr DR over Canal carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carr DR over Canal?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Carr DR over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.