Mchugh RD over Baker Canal
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI SE JCT LA 64 · Structure no. 611730369910891
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 973
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mchugh RD over Baker Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mchugh RD over Baker Canal 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 973 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,070 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mchugh RD over Baker Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mchugh RD over Baker Canal 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mchugh RD over Baker Canal carry?
About 973 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Mchugh RD over Baker Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mchugh RD over Baker Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.