Lanier DR over Hurricane Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .8 Mi.Ne-La 37-LA 61 · Structure no. 611730292910641
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,397
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lanier DR over Hurricane Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lanier DR over Hurricane Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 5,397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,936 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lanier DR over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lanier DR over Hurricane Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lanier DR over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 5,397 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Lanier DR over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lanier DR over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.