Chaney RD over Wind Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI Southwest of · Structure no. 611730407905901
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 668
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chaney RD over Wind Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Chaney RD over Wind Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 668 vehicles a day, projected to reach 734 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chaney RD over Wind Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chaney RD over Wind 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Chaney RD over Wind Bayou carry?
About 668 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Chaney RD over Wind Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Chaney RD over Wind Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.