US Bridges

Moss Side LN over Dawson CR

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 427 · Structure no. 611700000611736

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,658
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss Side LN over Dawson CR is a concrete slab carrying Moss Side LN over Dawson 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 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 1,658 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,823 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoss Side LN
CrossesDawson CR
Location0.2 MI E of LA 427
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41286, -91.13218
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,658 (2022)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2042
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 Moss Side LN over Dawson CR built?

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

What condition is Moss Side LN over Dawson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Moss Side LN over Dawson CR carry?

About 1,658 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moss Side LN over Dawson CR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Moss Side LN over Dawson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.