Talmadge Crumholt over Blackwater Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. N of LA 410 · Structure no. 611730335910501
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 67 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Talmadge Crumholt over Blackwater Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talmadge Crumholt over Blackwater Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Talmadge Crumholt over Blackwater Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Talmadge Crumholt over Blackwater 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Talmadge Crumholt over Blackwater Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Talmadge Crumholt over Blackwater Bayou?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Talmadge Crumholt over Blackwater Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.