US Bridges

Jesse Stone RD over Drain Canal @ Southern U

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · RD on Southern Univ Campu · Structure no. 611730313911141

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,691
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Jesse Stone RD over Drain Canal @ Southern U is a concrete slab carrying Jesse Stone RD over Drain Canal @ Southern U in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,691 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,060 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJesse Stone RD
CrossesDrain Canal @ Southern U
LocationRD on Southern Univ Campu
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.52418, -91.19498
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,691 (2023)
Projected traffic4,060 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jesse Stone RD over Drain Canal @ Southern U built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jesse Stone RD over Drain Canal @ Southern U 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 Jesse Stone RD over Drain Canal @ Southern U carry?

About 3,691 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jesse Stone RD over Drain Canal @ Southern U?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jesse Stone RD over Drain Canal @ Southern U?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.