US Bridges

Highland Road over Stream

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 M S of US 61&LA 3246 · Structure no. 611702583101631

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,678
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Road over Stream in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6,678 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,345 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland Road
CrossesStream
Location3.3 M S of US 61&LA 3246
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates30.35136, -91.05639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,678 (2024)
Projected traffic7,345 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Highland Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Road over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Road over Stream carry?

About 6,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Highland Road over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.