US Bridges

Core LN over Blackwater Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of LA 410 · Structure no. 611730346910381

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,278
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Core LN over Blackwater Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Core LN over Blackwater Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,505 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCore LN
CrossesBlackwater Bayou
Location0.7 MI E of LA 410
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.57603, -91.06171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,278 (2019)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Core LN over Blackwater Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Core LN over Blackwater 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Core LN over Blackwater Bayou carry?

About 2,278 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Core LN over Blackwater Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Core LN over Blackwater Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.