General De Gaulle over Drain Canal
FairOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI Southeast of US 90 · Structure no. 023600000020475
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
General De Gaulle over Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying General De Gaulle over Drain Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 562 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was General De Gaulle over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is General De Gaulle over Drain 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does General De Gaulle over Drain Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is General De Gaulle over Drain Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 562 ft wide.
Who owns General De Gaulle over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.