US Bridges

Jackson RD over Duff Bayou

Poor

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi.Southwest of · Structure no. 611730411905951

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Duff Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Jackson RD over Duff Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 1,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,516 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson RD
CrossesDuff Bayou
Location1.1 Mi.Southwest of
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68564, -90.99273
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2019)
Projected traffic1,516 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jackson RD over Duff Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson RD over Duff 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 Jackson RD over Duff Bayou carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jackson RD over Duff Bayou?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Duff Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.