US Bridges

Helen M. Road over Drain

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .001 Mi. E of Helen RD · Structure no. 611700000611719

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,994
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helen M. Road over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Helen M. Road over Drain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,193 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHelen M. Road
CrossesDrain
Location.001 Mi. E of Helen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.52682, -91.19237
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2020)
Projected traffic2,193 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Helen M. Road over Drain built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helen M. Road over Drain 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 Helen M. Road over Drain carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Helen M. Road over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Helen M. Road over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.