Gurney RD over Drainage Bayou
PoorEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI E of LA 410 · Structure no. 611730337910351
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,025
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gurney RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Gurney RD over Drainage Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 4,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,427 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gurney RD over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gurney RD over Drainage 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 Gurney RD over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 4,025 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Gurney RD over Drainage Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Gurney RD over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.