US Bridges

Kenny Street over ST Louis Canal

FairPosted for load

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of Broadmoor Ave · Structure no. 025529384904471

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,471
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenny Street over ST Louis Canal is a concrete slab carrying Kenny Street over ST Louis Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,471 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,618 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKenny Street
CrossesST Louis Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Broadmoor Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.63764, -90.74013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2020)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kenny Street over ST Louis Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenny Street over ST Louis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kenny Street over ST Louis Canal carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kenny Street over ST Louis Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kenny Street over ST Louis Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.