US Bridges

S. Polk Ave over Drain Canal

FairPosted for load

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · .4 Mi. S. Int. X01 · Structure no. 052532141924291

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Polk Ave over Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S. Polk Ave over Drain Canal in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Polk Ave
CrossesDrain Canal
Location.4 Mi. S. Int. X01
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.23261, -92.71446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic341 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Polk Ave over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Polk Ave over Drain Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S. Polk Ave over Drain Canal carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. Polk Ave over Drain Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns S. Polk Ave over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.