US Bridges

Burbank DR over Bayou Fountain

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.1M South of Highland RD · Structure no. 611702583103451

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,697
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal 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 1982, so it is 43 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 16,697 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,366 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBurbank DR
CrossesBayou Fountain
Location0.1M South of Highland RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.35017, -91.08388
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 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 width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,697 (2024)
Projected traffic18,366 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1982, making it 43 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Burbank DR over Bayou Fountain carry?

About 16,697 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 95 ft wide.

Who owns Burbank DR over Bayou Fountain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.