US Bridges

LA0067 over White Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.75M North of LA 3006 · Structure no. 611700600201881

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
340 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
15,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0067 over White Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0067 over White Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 15,087 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,595 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0067
CrossesWhite Bayou
Location3.75M North of LA 3006
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates30.58512, -91.1254
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,087 (2021)
Projected traffic16,595 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0067 over White Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0067 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0067 over White Bayou carry?

About 15,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0067 over White Bayou?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns LA0067 over White Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.