Melody DR over Canal No. 2
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi.N.Of.Veterans · Structure no. 022630008900881
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melody DR over Canal No. 2 is a concrete channel beam carrying Melody DR over Canal No. 2 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melody DR over Canal No. 2 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melody DR over Canal No. 2 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Melody DR over Canal No. 2 carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Melody DR over Canal No. 2?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Melody DR over Canal No. 2?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.