US0061 over Hurricane Creek
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 M NW of LA 37&US 61 · Structure no. 611700079006761
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,834
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0061 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0061 over Hurricane Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 41,834 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,017 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 226 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0061 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0061 over Hurricane Creek 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 Hurricane Creek carry?
About 41,834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0061 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 226 ft wide.
Who owns US0061 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.