Port Hickey RD over Drainage Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 M W of US 61 · Structure no. 611730396911721
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 941
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Port Hickey RD over Drainage Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Hickey RD 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 1 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 941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,035 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Port Hickey RD over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Port Hickey 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Port Hickey RD over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 941 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Port Hickey RD over Drainage 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 Port Hickey RD over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.