Rodney DR over Drainage Canal
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Rodney Dr. · Structure no. 611730232910741
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rodney DR over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Rodney DR over Drainage Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rodney DR over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Rodney DR over Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Rodney DR over Drainage Canal carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Rodney DR over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Rodney DR over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.