Black RD over Drainage Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI E LA 64 LA67 JCT · Structure no. 611730389910041
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black RD over Drainage Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black RD over Drainage Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black RD over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Black RD over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Black RD over Drainage Bayou?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Black RD over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.