Wadesboro RD over Canal
FairPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI SW of SR 22 E · Structure no. 625330257902841
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 366
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wadesboro RD over Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadesboro RD over Canal in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 402 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wadesboro RD over Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Wadesboro 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wadesboro RD over Canal carry?
About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Wadesboro RD over Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wadesboro RD over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.