Meadow Bend DR over Drain Canal
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .30 MI N. of Burbank Blvd · Structure no. 611730222910741
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow Bend DR over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying Meadow Bend DR over Drain Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 386 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadow Bend DR over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadow Bend DR over Drain 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Meadow Bend DR over Drain Canal carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Meadow Bend DR over Drain Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow Bend DR over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.