Hope Canal Rd
Carrying Hope Canal Rd over HOPE CANAL
0.38 MILES NORTH OF US.61, St. John the Baptist, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Hope Canal Rd
The Hope Canal Rd bridge in St. John the Baptist, Louisiana carries Hope Canal Rd over HOPE CANAL. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Hope Canal Rd compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 2014
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Structure Number
- 624800000620301
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
Hope Canal Rd is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare Hope Canal Rd against other structures in St. John the Baptist and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Hope Canal Rd?
Hope Canal Rd in St. John the Baptist, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Hope Canal Rd inspected?
Hope Canal Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Hope Canal Rd is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Hope Canal Rd?
Hope Canal Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Hope Canal Rd?
Hope Canal Rd is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is Hope Canal Rd and does age affect safety?
Hope Canal Rd was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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