Pettit RD over White Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI E of LA 67 · Structure no. 611730347910731
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,544
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pettit RD over White Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Pettit RD over White 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,798 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pettit RD over White Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pettit RD over White 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Pettit RD over White Bayou carry?
About 2,544 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Pettit RD over White Bayou?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pettit RD over White Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.