US Bridges

Martin DR over Morrison Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. South of Hayne Bl · Structure no. 023600000102021

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin DR over Morrison Canal is a concrete slab carrying Martin DR over Morrison Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMartin DR
CrossesMorrison Canal
Location0.7 Mi. South of Hayne Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.02969, -90.01246
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin DR over Morrison Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin DR over Morrison 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Martin DR over Morrison Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Martin DR over Morrison Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Martin DR over Morrison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.