Smithway Drive over Drain to Verret Canal
GoodJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. W. of Gretna Blvd · Structure no. 022600000000042
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 976
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithway Drive over Drain to Verret Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Smithway Drive over Drain to Verret Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 976 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,073 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithway Drive over Drain to Verret Canal built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithway Drive over Drain to Verret 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Smithway Drive over Drain to Verret Canal carry?
About 976 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Smithway Drive over Drain to Verret Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Smithway Drive over Drain to Verret Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.