US Bridges

Prospect Blvd over Drain Canal

Fair

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI S of LA 24 · Structure no. 025500000020265

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,390
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Blvd over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying Prospect Blvd over Drain Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,429 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Blvd
CrossesDrain Canal
Location0.6 MI S of LA 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.58379, -90.68324
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,390 (2021)
Projected traffic11,429 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Blvd over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Blvd over Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect Blvd over Drain Canal carry?

About 10,390 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Prospect Blvd over Drain Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Blvd over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.