Beaufort Street over Drainage Canal
FairPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.52 MI E of LA 99 · Structure no. 072700000000125
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaufort Street over Drainage Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaufort Street over Drainage Canal in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 23 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaufort Street over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beaufort Street over Drainage Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Beaufort Street over Drainage Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Beaufort Street over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Beaufort Street over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.