US Bridges

Chevelle DR over W Branch N Fork Ward CR

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 MI N of LA 426 · Structure no. 611700000611712

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chevelle DR over W Branch N Fork Ward CR is a concrete slab carrying Chevelle DR over W Branch N Fork Ward CR in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,755 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChevelle DR
CrossesW Branch N Fork Ward CR
Location0.40 MI N of LA 426
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.43687, -91.09852
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2021)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Chevelle DR over W Branch N Fork Ward CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chevelle DR over W Branch N Fork Ward CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chevelle DR over W Branch N Fork Ward CR carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Chevelle DR over W Branch N Fork Ward CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Chevelle DR over W Branch N Fork Ward CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.