US Bridges

Pecue LN over Clay Cut Bayou

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI SE JCT I-12 U · Structure no. 611730235910251

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,812
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecue LN over Clay Cut Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecue LN over Clay Cut Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 9,812 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,793 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPecue LN
CrossesClay Cut Bayou
Location3.0 MI SE JCT I-12 U
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.39076, -91.04122
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,812 (2019)
Projected traffic10,793 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecue LN over Clay Cut Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecue LN 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pecue LN over Clay Cut Bayou carry?

About 9,812 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pecue LN over Clay Cut Bayou?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pecue LN over Clay Cut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.