Flynn ST over Roots Canal
PoorClosed to trafficOuachita Parish, Louisiana · Flynn St. in Monroe · Structure no. 053732312920591
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flynn ST over Roots Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Flynn ST over Roots Canal in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2000. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flynn ST over Roots Canal built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flynn ST over Roots Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Flynn ST over Roots Canal carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Flynn ST over Roots Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Flynn ST over Roots Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.