Buck Horn DR over Drainage Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Miles East of Fred · Structure no. 611730388910491
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Horn DR over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Buck Horn DR over Drainage Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Horn DR over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Horn DR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Horn DR over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Buck Horn DR over Drainage Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Horn DR over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.