US Bridges

Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 M E of LA 42&LA 327-S · Structure no. 611702570404671

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,661
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain is a concrete culvert 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 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 3,661 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurbank Dr.
CrossesBayou Fountain
Location4.5 M E of LA 42&LA 327-S
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.4031, -91.18061
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,661 (2023)
Projected traffic4,027 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
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 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 January 2023.

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

About 3,661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Burbank Dr. over Bayou Fountain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.