US Bridges

Tucker RD over Drainage Bayou

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M N of LA 64 · Structure no. 611700000000026

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Tucker RD over Drainage Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,723 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,895 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker RD
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location0.3 M N of LA 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.64616, -91.08987
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2023)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tucker RD over Drainage Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker RD over Drainage Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker RD over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tucker RD over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker RD over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.