US Bridges

Bullard Ave over Drainage Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .65 MI SE of LA 47 · Structure no. 023630031895791

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullard Ave over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Bullard Ave over Drainage 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBullard Ave
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location.65 MI SE of LA 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.05128, -89.96517
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bullard Ave over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullard Ave 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bullard Ave over Drainage Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bullard Ave over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bullard Ave over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.