US Bridges

Tiger Bend RD over Jacks Bayou

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 Mi. SE JCT I-12/US 61 · Structure no. 611730235910191

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,420
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiger Bend RD over Jacks Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Tiger Bend RD over Jacks Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,162 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTiger Bend RD
CrossesJacks Bayou
Location3.4 Mi. SE JCT I-12/US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39184, -91.03285
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,420 (2019)
Projected traffic19,162 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 Tiger Bend RD over Jacks Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tiger Bend RD over Jacks 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 Tiger Bend RD over Jacks Bayou carry?

About 17,420 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tiger Bend RD over Jacks Bayou?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Tiger Bend RD over Jacks Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.