US Bridges

Stafford RD over Canal

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.70 Miles North of La. 1 · Structure no. 625300000620306

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,708
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford RD over Canal is a steel culvert carrying Stafford RD over Canal in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,708 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,878 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStafford RD
CrossesCanal
Location0.70 Miles North of La. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.55442, -90.51666
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,708 (2020)
Projected traffic1,878 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stafford RD over Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stafford RD over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Stafford RD over Canal carry?

About 1,708 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stafford RD over Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.