US Bridges

Gore RD over Monte Sano Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 M E of LA 19 · Structure no. 611730330910941

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore RD over Monte Sano Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Gore RD over Monte Sano Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGore RD
CrossesMonte Sano Bayou
Location1.2 M E of LA 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.55041, -91.15647
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gore RD over Monte Sano Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore RD over Monte Sano Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gore RD over Monte Sano Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gore RD over Monte Sano Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Gore RD over Monte Sano Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.