US Bridges

Drake Ave over Bayou Segnette

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M North of Lapalco · Structure no. 022629539900952

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
172 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1979 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Drake Ave over Bayou Segnette is a concrete slab carrying Drake Ave over Bayou Segnette in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 1999. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake Ave
CrossesBayou Segnette
Location0.5 M North of Lapalco
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.89849, -90.15842
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1979)
Projected traffic220 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$787,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drake Ave over Bayou Segnette built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drake Ave over Bayou Segnette 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Drake Ave over Bayou Segnette carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Drake Ave over Bayou Segnette?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Drake Ave over Bayou Segnette?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.