Fernwood DR over Drainage Canal
PoorEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 450 Ft N of US 190 · Structure no. 611730273910621
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fernwood DR over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Fernwood DR over Drainage 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 4 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fernwood DR over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fernwood 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fernwood DR over Drainage Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Fernwood DR over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Fernwood DR over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.