Auto Plex DR over Claycut Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI South of Airline · Structure no. 611730241910331
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 389
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Auto Plex DR over Claycut Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auto Plex DR over Claycut Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 389 vehicles a day, projected to reach 427 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Auto Plex DR over Claycut Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Auto Plex DR over Claycut Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Auto Plex DR over Claycut Bayou carry?
About 389 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Auto Plex DR over Claycut Bayou?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Auto Plex DR over Claycut Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.