Old Baker Zachary over Drainage Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. N.W. of LA 19 · Structure no. 611730375910981
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,727
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Baker Zachary over Drainage Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Baker Zachary over Drainage 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 4 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 1,727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,899 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Baker Zachary over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Baker Zachary 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old Baker Zachary over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 1,727 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Old Baker Zachary over Drainage Bayou?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Baker Zachary over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.