US Bridges

Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 M E of LA 327-S · Structure no. 611702570403361

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,735
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain is a concrete slab carrying Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain 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 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 10,735 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,808 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurbank Dr.
CrossesBayou Fountain
Location3.2 M E of LA 327-S
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.39233, -91.16293
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,735 (2024)
Projected traffic11,808 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain carry?

About 10,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.