US Bridges

Tiger Bend RD over Clay Cut Bayou

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 Mi. NE JCT I-10 LA 42 · Structure no. 611730234910071

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,730
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiger Bend RD over Clay Cut Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Tiger Bend RD over Clay Cut Bayou 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 12,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,003 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTiger Bend RD
CrossesClay Cut Bayou
Location3.2 Mi. NE JCT I-10 LA 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39069, -91.01312
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,730 (2019)
Projected traffic14,003 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tiger Bend RD over Clay Cut Bayou built?

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

What condition is Tiger Bend RD over Clay 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 November 2023.

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

About 12,730 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tiger Bend RD over Clay Cut Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Tiger Bend RD over Clay Cut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.