US Bridges

LA 3064 over Bayou Fountain

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Miles South of Highla · Structure no. 611700000610302

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 3064 over Bayou Fountain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA 3064 over Bayou Fountain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,400 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA 3064
CrossesBayou Fountain
Location0.3 Miles South of Highla
RouteState Highway 3064
Coordinates30.36416, -91.12593
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA 3064 over Bayou Fountain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 3064 over Bayou Fountain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA 3064 over Bayou Fountain carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA 3064 over Bayou Fountain?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns LA 3064 over Bayou Fountain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.