Elm DR over Hurricane Creek
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Baton Rouge Elm Drive · Structure no. 611730289910821
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm DR over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Elm DR over Hurricane Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm DR over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm DR over Hurricane Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Elm DR over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Elm DR over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Elm DR over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.