Main St. over Whites Bayou
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 Miles East of LA.964 · Structure no. 611702530207051
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,036
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main St. over Whites Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St. over Whites Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 17,036 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,739 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main St. over Whites Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main St. over Whites 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Main St. over Whites Bayou carry?
About 17,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Main St. over Whites Bayou?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Main St. over Whites Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.