Burbank Dr. over Elbow Bayou
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 M E of LA 42&LA 327-S · Structure no. 611702570401461
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burbank Dr. over Elbow Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Burbank Dr. over Elbow Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 18,570 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,427 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burbank Dr. over Elbow Bayou built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burbank Dr. over Elbow 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Burbank Dr. over Elbow Bayou carry?
About 18,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Burbank Dr. over Elbow Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Burbank Dr. over Elbow Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.