US Bridges

Church ST over Stream

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .24 MI E of LA 964 · Structure no. 611702530203501

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,257
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Church ST over Stream in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 22,257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,482 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch ST
CrossesStream
Location.24 MI E of LA 964
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.65415, -91.1894
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,257 (2022)
Projected traffic24,482 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST over Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Church ST over Stream carry?

About 22,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.