Frenchtown RD over Draughan Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 M E of LA 73 · Structure no. 611730297910051
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,745
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frenchtown RD over Draughan Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frenchtown RD over Draughan Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,219 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Frenchtown RD over Draughan Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frenchtown RD over Draughan 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Frenchtown RD over Draughan Creek carry?
About 4,745 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Frenchtown RD over Draughan Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Frenchtown RD over Draughan Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.