US0061 over Claycutt Bayou
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · US0061 · Structure no. 611700070804622
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,303
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0061 over Claycutt Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0061 over Claycutt Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 29,303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,233 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0061 over Claycutt Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0061 over Claycutt 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 US0061 over Claycutt Bayou carry?
About 29,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0061 over Claycutt Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0061 over Claycutt Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.