US Bridges

Cal Road over Clay Cut Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M S of LA 73 · Structure no. 611700000611735

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,074
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cal Road over Clay Cut Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Cal Road over Clay Cut Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,281 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesCal Road
CrossesClay Cut Bayou
Location0.2 M S of LA 73
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.40623, -91.06473
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,074 (2019)
Projected traffic2,281 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cal Road over Clay Cut Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cal Road over Clay Cut 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cal Road over Clay Cut Bayou carry?

About 2,074 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cal Road over Clay Cut Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cal Road over Clay Cut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.