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N. Flannery RD over Sharp Station Canal

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI S LA 37 · Structure no. 611730296910231

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,609
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Flannery RD over Sharp Station Canal is a concrete slab carrying N. Flannery RD over Sharp Station Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,269 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Flannery RD
CrossesSharp Station Canal
Location0.7 MI S LA 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49385, -91.03776
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,609 (2019)
Projected traffic7,269 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Flannery RD over Sharp Station Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Flannery RD over Sharp Station 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N. Flannery RD over Sharp Station Canal carry?

About 6,609 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N. Flannery RD over Sharp Station Canal?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N. Flannery RD over Sharp Station Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.