DRAKE AVE
Carrying DRAKE AVE over BAYOU SEGNETTE
0.5 M NORTH OF LAPALCO, Jefferson, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DRAKE AVE
The DRAKE AVE bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries DRAKE AVE over BAYOU SEGNETTE. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 52.4 meters (172 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DRAKE AVE compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 52.4 m (172 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022629539900952
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
DRAKE AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare DRAKE AVE against other structures in Jefferson and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DRAKE AVE?
DRAKE AVE in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DRAKE AVE inspected?
DRAKE AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DRAKE AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DRAKE AVE?
DRAKE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DRAKE AVE?
DRAKE AVE is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is DRAKE AVE and does age affect safety?
DRAKE AVE was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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