LA0408 over Blackwater Bayou
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. E. of LA 410 · Structure no. 611702550203931
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,976
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0408 over Blackwater Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0408 over Blackwater Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 26,976 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,673 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0408 over Blackwater Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0408 over Blackwater 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0408 over Blackwater Bayou carry?
About 26,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0408 over Blackwater Bayou?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0408 over Blackwater Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.