Grand Lakes DR over Bayou Fountain
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI Sw-Highland Road · Structure no. 611730212910541
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,562
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Lakes DR over Bayou Fountain is a concrete slab carrying Grand Lakes DR over Bayou Fountain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,718 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand Lakes DR over Bayou Fountain built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grand Lakes 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Grand Lakes DR over Bayou Fountain carry?
About 1,562 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Grand Lakes DR over Bayou Fountain?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Lakes DR over Bayou Fountain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.