US Bridges

Buchanan ST over Corporation Canal

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI W. of Highland RD · Structure no. 611730256911101

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchanan ST over Corporation Canal is a concrete slab carrying Buchanan ST over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,750 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuchanan ST
CrossesCorporation Canal
Location.01 MI W. of Highland RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42513, -91.18118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buchanan ST over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchanan ST over Corporation 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Buchanan ST over Corporation Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buchanan ST over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Buchanan ST over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.