US Bridges

Baringer RD over Drainage Bayou

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI Ne. JCT I-10 · Structure no. 611730221910121

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,290
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baringer RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Baringer RD over Drainage 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.

It carries about 5,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,819 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaringer RD
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location1.6 MI Ne. JCT I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36744, -91.01995
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,290 (2019)
Projected traffic5,819 by 2039
Trucks—
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 Baringer RD over Drainage Bayou built?

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

What condition is Baringer RD over Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Baringer RD over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 5,290 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Baringer RD over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baringer RD over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.