Old Baker Rd. over Drain
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · LA 1209 · Structure no. 611708173000601
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,717
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Baker Rd. over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Baker Rd. over Drain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,717 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,988 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Baker Rd. over Drain built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Baker Rd. over Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Old Baker Rd. over Drain carry?
About 2,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Old Baker Rd. over Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Baker Rd. over Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.