US Bridges

S Tiger Bend RD over Boggy Cut Bayou

FairPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 5.3 M E of LA 73 · Structure no. 611730218905821

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,630
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Tiger Bend RD over Boggy Cut Bayou is a concrete slab carrying S Tiger Bend RD over Boggy Cut Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,193 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Tiger Bend RD
CrossesBoggy Cut Bayou
Location5.3 M E of LA 73
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36381, -90.96968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,630 (2019)
Projected traffic6,193 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Tiger Bend RD over Boggy Cut Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Tiger Bend RD over Boggy Cut Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does S Tiger Bend RD over Boggy Cut Bayou carry?

About 5,630 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Tiger Bend RD over Boggy Cut Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Tiger Bend RD over Boggy Cut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.