US Bridges

Levee RD over Lake St. Peter Canal

Good

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI S of Ice House RD · Structure no. 585431531911691

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1975 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levee RD over Lake St. Peter Canal is a concrete slab carrying Levee RD over Lake St. Peter Canal in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 1995. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLevee RD
CrossesLake St. Peter Canal
Location1.4 MI S of Ice House RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.88393, -91.28224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1975)
Projected traffic82 by 1995
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Levee RD over Lake St. Peter Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee RD over Lake St. Peter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Levee RD over Lake St. Peter Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is Levee RD over Lake St. Peter Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Levee RD over Lake St. Peter Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.