US Bridges

Chaney RD over Drainage Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. N of Peairs RD · Structure no. 611700000800500

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaney RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Chaney RD over Drainage Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 525 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChaney RD
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location0.4 Mi. N of Peairs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.64962, -90.99786
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2023)
Projected traffic525 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chaney RD over Drainage Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaney RD over Drainage 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 Chaney RD over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Chaney RD over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Chaney RD over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.