US Bridges

E. Mckinley ST over Corporation Canal

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Baton Rouge · Structure no. 611700000800559

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Mckinley ST over Corporation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying E. Mckinley ST over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE. Mckinley ST
CrossesCorporation Canal
LocationBaton Rouge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.42378, -91.17898
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Mckinley ST over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Mckinley ST over Corporation 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E. Mckinley ST over Corporation Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E. Mckinley ST over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E. Mckinley ST over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.