US Bridges

English Turn Pkwy over Drain Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. E. of LA 406 · Structure no. 023600000020511

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

English Turn Pkwy over Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying English Turn Pkwy over Drain Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 212 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEnglish Turn Pkwy
CrossesDrain Canal
Location1.0 Mi. E. of LA 406
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.91086, -89.95337
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width212 ft (64.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was English Turn Pkwy over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is English Turn Pkwy over Drain Canal 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 English Turn Pkwy over Drain Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is English Turn Pkwy over Drain Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.

Who owns English Turn Pkwy over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.