E Flanacher RD over Drainage Canal
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of US 61 · Structure no. 611730402911541
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 933
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Flanacher RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying E Flanacher RD over Drainage Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 933 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,026 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 E Flanacher RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Flanacher 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does E Flanacher RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 933 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is E Flanacher 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 28 ft wide.
Who owns E Flanacher RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.