Centurion Ave over Drain Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .50 MI N. Oneal Lane · Structure no. 611730271910001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Centurion Ave over Drain Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Centurion Ave over Drain Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Centurion Ave over Drain Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Centurion Ave over Drain 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Centurion Ave over Drain Bayou carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Centurion Ave over Drain Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Centurion Ave over Drain Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.