Milldale RD over Drainage Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI Southwest of · Structure no. 611730399910051
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 377
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milldale RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Milldale RD over Drainage Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 414 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milldale RD over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Milldale 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Milldale RD over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 377 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Milldale RD over Drainage Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Milldale RD over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.