US Bridges

The Grove Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.77 M E of LA 1248 · Structure no. 611700000000027

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,901
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Grove Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying The Grove Blvd over Drainage Ditch in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,091 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThe Grove Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.77 M E of LA 1248
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.3876, -91.07552
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,901 (2022)
Projected traffic2,091 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 The Grove Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Grove Blvd over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does The Grove Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is The Grove Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns The Grove Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.