US Bridges

Badley RD over Monte Sano Bayou

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI W of Veteran Blvd · Structure no. 611700000610353

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badley RD over Monte Sano Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Badley RD over Monte Sano Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,487 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,635 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBadley RD
CrossesMonte Sano Bayou
Location0.4 MI W of Veteran Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52306, -91.16754
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2023)
Projected traffic1,635 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 Badley RD over Monte Sano Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badley RD over Monte Sano 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Badley RD over Monte Sano Bayou carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Badley RD over Monte Sano Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Badley RD over Monte Sano Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.