US Bridges

Comite DR over Comite River

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M S of LA 410&LA 408 · Structure no. 611730332910551

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,774
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comite DR over Comite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comite DR over Comite River in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,774 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,151 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesComite DR
CrossesComite River
Location1.8 M S of LA 410&LA 408
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.55807, -91.09879
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,774 (2024)
Projected traffic4,151 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Comite DR over Comite River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comite DR over Comite River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Comite DR over Comite River carry?

About 3,774 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Comite DR over Comite River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Comite DR over Comite River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.