Kentwood Firestati over Canal
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI E of 5th Street · Structure no. 625330562903061
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kentwood Firestati over Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kentwood Firestati over Canal in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kentwood Firestati over Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kentwood Firestati over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Kentwood Firestati over Canal carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Kentwood Firestati over Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Kentwood Firestati over Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.