US Bridges

Oneal LN over Knox Canal

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. S of I-12 EB · Structure no. 611700000610383

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,003
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oneal LN over Knox Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oneal LN over Knox Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 35,003 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,503 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOneal LN
CrossesKnox Canal
Location1.6 Mi. S of I-12 EB
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.41909, -91.00862
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,003 (2019)
Projected traffic38,503 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oneal LN over Knox Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oneal LN over Knox 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 Oneal LN over Knox Canal carry?

About 35,003 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oneal LN over Knox Canal?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oneal LN over Knox Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.