LA0019 over Bayou
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 M NE of LA 19&US 61 · Structure no. 611702500102901
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,663
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0019 over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0019 over Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22,663 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,929 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0019 over Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0019 over Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0019 over Bayou carry?
About 22,663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0019 over Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns LA0019 over Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.