US Bridges

Brooklyn Ave over Bayou Fatma

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · O.1 Mi.N. of Lapalco Blvd · Structure no. 022629524900361

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Ave over Bayou Fatma is a steel culvert carrying Brooklyn Ave over Bayou Fatma in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Ave
CrossesBayou Fatma
LocationO.1 Mi.N. of Lapalco Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.87469, -90.05845
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1979)
Projected traffic3,300 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn Ave over Bayou Fatma built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn Ave over Bayou Fatma 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Brooklyn Ave over Bayou Fatma carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Brooklyn Ave over Bayou Fatma?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn Ave over Bayou Fatma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.