US Bridges

Parkforest DR over Jacks Bayou

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 M N of LA 73 · Structure no. 611730242910241

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,723
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkforest DR over Jacks Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Parkforest DR over Jacks Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 2,723 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,995 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParkforest DR
CrossesJacks Bayou
Location0.7 M N of LA 73
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.40435, -91.04413
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,723 (2019)
Projected traffic2,995 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

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 Parkforest DR over Jacks Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkforest DR over Jacks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Parkforest DR over Jacks Bayou carry?

About 2,723 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Parkforest DR over Jacks Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Parkforest DR over Jacks Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.