US Bridges

Melvin Perez Pkwy over Drainage Canal

Fair

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 MI S of LA 46 · Structure no. 024400000000013

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,191
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melvin Perez Pkwy over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Melvin Perez Pkwy over Drainage Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,510 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMelvin Perez Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.04 MI S of LA 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94285, -89.98171
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2023)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Melvin Perez Pkwy over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melvin Perez Pkwy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Melvin Perez Pkwy over Drainage Canal carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Melvin Perez Pkwy over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Melvin Perez Pkwy over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.