Lower Zachary RD over White Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. W. of LA 67 · Structure no. 611730383910721
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,087
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Zachary RD over White Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Zachary RD over White Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,087 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,195 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 Lower Zachary RD over White Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Zachary 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Zachary RD over White Bayou carry?
About 1,087 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lower Zachary RD over White Bayou?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Zachary RD over White Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.