US Bridges

Cloverland Ave. over Drainage Canal

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M W of US 61 · Structure no. 611700000610007

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,094
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloverland Ave. over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cloverland Ave. over Drainage Canal 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 3,094 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,403 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCloverland Ave.
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.2 M W of US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.3904, -91.0502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,094 (2024)
Projected traffic3,403 by 2044
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 Cloverland Ave. over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is Cloverland Ave. over Drainage 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cloverland Ave. over Drainage Canal carry?

About 3,094 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cloverland Ave. over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cloverland Ave. over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.