Frenchtown RD over Beaver Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. E of Central Thwy · Structure no. 611730298910091
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,710
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frenchtown RD over Beaver Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Frenchtown RD over Beaver Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,081 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Beaver Bayou built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frenchtown RD over Beaver 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Frenchtown RD over Beaver Bayou carry?
About 3,710 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Frenchtown RD over Beaver Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Frenchtown RD over Beaver Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.