US Bridges

S Tiger Bend RD over Claycut Bayou

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 4 MI NE LA 42 I-10 Int. · Structure no. 611730225905821

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,630
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Tiger Bend RD over Claycut Bayou is a concrete slab carrying S Tiger Bend RD over Claycut Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,193 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS Tiger Bend RD
CrossesClaycut Bayou
Location4 MI NE LA 42 I-10 Int.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.37355, -90.96981
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Tiger Bend RD over Claycut Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Tiger Bend RD over Claycut Bayou 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 November 2023.

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

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

How long is S Tiger Bend RD over Claycut Bayou?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Tiger Bend RD over Claycut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.