US Bridges

Eagle DR over W. Branch Cypress Bayou

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Eagle Dr. Zachary L · Structure no. 611730397911141

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle DR over W. Branch Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Eagle DR over W. Branch Cypress Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 748 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle DR
CrossesW. Branch Cypress Bayou
LocationEagle Dr. Zachary L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66241, -91.18906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic748 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle DR over W. Branch Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle DR over W. Branch Cypress 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 Eagle DR over W. Branch Cypress Bayou carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Eagle DR over W. Branch Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle DR over W. Branch Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.