LA0019 over White Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.28 MI N of LA 64 · Structure no. 611702500110141
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,198
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0019 over White Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0019 over White Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,198 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,317 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 White Bayou built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0019 over White Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0019 over White Bayou carry?
About 11,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is LA0019 over White Bayou?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0019 over White Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.