US Bridges

Mohican-Prescott X over Hurricane Cr.

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M E of LA 67 · Structure no. 611730292910871

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,762
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohican-Prescott X over Hurricane Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Mohican-Prescott X over Hurricane Cr. in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 7,762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,538 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMohican-Prescott X
CrossesHurricane Cr.
Location0.8 M E of LA 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48697, -91.14533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,762 (2019)
Projected traffic8,538 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mohican-Prescott X over Hurricane Cr. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohican-Prescott X over Hurricane Cr. 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 Mohican-Prescott X over Hurricane Cr. carry?

About 7,762 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mohican-Prescott X over Hurricane Cr.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Mohican-Prescott X over Hurricane Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.