US Bridges

Reed Ave. over Canal

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Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 M.S.Of US 190 &hwy 51 · Structure no. 625330297902891

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
883
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Ave. over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Reed Ave. over Canal in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 883 vehicles a day, projected to reach 971 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Ave.
CrossesCanal
Location0.6 M.S.Of US 190 &hwy 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49302, -90.47843
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2020)
Projected traffic971 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Ave. over Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Ave. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Reed Ave. over Canal carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Reed Ave. over Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Ave. over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.