US Bridges

Laurel Ave over Terry Pkwy Drain

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of LA 23 · Structure no. 022600000000066

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Ave over Terry Pkwy Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Ave over Terry Pkwy Drain in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,750 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 2,985 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaurel Ave
CrossesTerry Pkwy Drain
Location0.2 MI N of LA 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.89319, -90.03089
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width2,985 ft (909.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Ave over Terry Pkwy Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Ave over Terry Pkwy Drain 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 Laurel Ave over Terry Pkwy Drain carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Laurel Ave over Terry Pkwy Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 2,985 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Ave over Terry Pkwy Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.