US Bridges

Ben Hur RD over Bayou

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M W of LA 42 · Structure no. 611700000610293

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,263
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Hur RD over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Hur RD over Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,989 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Hur RD
CrossesBayou
Location0.2 M W of LA 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.38666, -91.16051
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,263 (2023)
Projected traffic7,989 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Hur RD over Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Hur RD over Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ben Hur RD over Bayou carry?

About 7,263 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ben Hur RD over Bayou?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Hur RD over Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.