Bob Pettit Blvd over Bayou Fountain
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 Mi. W. of LA 30 · Structure no. 611700000611722
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,503
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bob Pettit Blvd over Bayou Fountain is a concrete slab carrying Bob Pettit Blvd over Bayou Fountain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10,503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,553 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Pettit Blvd over Bayou Fountain built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bob Pettit Blvd 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bob Pettit Blvd over Bayou Fountain carry?
About 10,503 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bob Pettit Blvd over Bayou Fountain?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Bob Pettit Blvd over Bayou Fountain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.