LA9873 over Drainage Canal
PoorWest Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 Miles East of HWY 415 · Structure no. 616108610602151
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,725
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA9873 over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying LA9873 over Drainage Canal in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3 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.
It carries about 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,897 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA9873 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA9873 over Drainage 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA9873 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 1,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA9873 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA9873 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.