US Bridges

Nature Center Dr. over Lagoon

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI NE of Chef Menteur · Structure no. 023600000020557

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nature Center Dr. over Lagoon is a concrete culvert carrying Nature Center Dr. over Lagoon in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNature Center Dr.
CrossesLagoon
Location1.2 MI NE of Chef Menteur
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03014, -89.96767
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nature Center Dr. over Lagoon built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nature Center Dr. over Lagoon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nature Center Dr. over Lagoon carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Nature Center Dr. over Lagoon?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nature Center Dr. over Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.