S. Westport Dr. over Drainage Canal
FairWest Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. E of LA 415 · Structure no. 616100000616102
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Westport Dr. over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S. Westport Dr. over Drainage Canal in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,850 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Westport Dr. over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Westport Dr. 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S. Westport Dr. over Drainage Canal carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is S. Westport Dr. over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns S. Westport Dr. over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.