Gurney RD over Drainage Canal
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI E of LA 410 · Structure no. 611730337910411
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,025
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gurney RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Gurney RD over Drainage Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,427 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gurney RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gurney RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Gurney RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 4,025 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Gurney RD 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 27 ft wide.
Who owns Gurney RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.