US Bridges

Perez RD over Drainage Canal

Fair

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI W. of HWY 39 · Structure no. 023829373895261

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perez RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Perez RD over Drainage Canal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 1994. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPerez RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.01 MI W. of HWY 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlaquemines Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.62388, -89.8782
Functional classRural 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 protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1974)
Projected traffic242 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Perez RD over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perez RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Perez RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Perez RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Perez RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.