US Bridges

Taylor ST over Corporation Canal

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.14 MI W of Highland RD · Structure no. 611700000610399

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor ST over Corporation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor ST over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaylor ST
CrossesCorporation Canal
Location0.14 MI W of Highland RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.42579, -91.18243
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2024)
Projected traffic248 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 Taylor ST over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor ST over Corporation 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor ST over Corporation Canal carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Taylor ST over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor ST over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.