US Bridges

Hollis Leslie RD over Canal

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 M W of JCT LA21&438 · Structure no. 625930585894961

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollis Leslie RD over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Hollis Leslie RD over Canal in Washington 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 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.

It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,628 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHollis Leslie RD
CrossesCanal
Location1.2 M W of JCT LA21&438
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.97589, -89.82852
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2020)
Projected traffic1,628 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollis Leslie RD over Canal built?

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

What condition is Hollis Leslie 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hollis Leslie RD over Canal carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hollis Leslie RD over Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Hollis Leslie RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.