US Bridges

Comite DR over White Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Miles W of LA6&COMITE · Structure no. 611700000800460

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,697
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comite DR over White Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Comite DR over White Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,697 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,266 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesComite DR
CrossesWhite Bayou
Location0.8 Miles W of LA6&COMITE
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.55946, -91.11919
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,697 (2019)
Projected traffic6,266 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Comite DR over White Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comite DR over White 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Comite DR over White Bayou carry?

About 5,697 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Comite DR over White Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Comite DR over White Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.