Carey RD over Blackwater Bayou
PoorEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI W of LA 410 · Structure no. 611730342910501
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,003
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carey RD over Blackwater Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carey RD over Blackwater Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,003 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,103 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Carey RD over Blackwater Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carey RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Carey RD over Blackwater Bayou carry?
About 1,003 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Carey RD over Blackwater Bayou?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Carey RD over Blackwater Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.