US Bridges

Elliot RD over Drainage Bayou

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI N of Hooshootoo · Structure no. 611730231905941

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,230
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Elliot RD over Drainage Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,853 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElliot RD
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location1.3 MI N of Hooshootoo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.37475, -90.99052
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,230 (2019)
Projected traffic6,853 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliot RD over Drainage Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliot RD over Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elliot RD over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 6,230 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elliot RD over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot RD over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.