US Bridges

W Lee DR over Bayou Fountain

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI South/Highland · Structure no. 611730233910941

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
31,152
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lee DR over Bayou Fountain is a concrete slab carrying W Lee DR over Bayou Fountain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 31,152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,267 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lee DR
CrossesBayou Fountain
Location.01 MI South/Highland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39263, -91.16101
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,152 (2022)
Projected traffic34,267 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Lee DR over Bayou Fountain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lee DR over Bayou Fountain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Lee DR over Bayou Fountain carry?

About 31,152 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Lee DR over Bayou Fountain?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns W Lee DR over Bayou Fountain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.