Pride-Baywood RD over Whitten Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 6.6 Mi. E. of LA 409 · Structure no. 611730416905331
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 451
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pride-Baywood RD over Whitten Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pride-Baywood RD over Whitten Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Pride-Baywood RD over Whitten Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pride-Baywood RD over Whitten Creek 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 Pride-Baywood RD over Whitten Creek carry?
About 451 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Pride-Baywood RD over Whitten Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pride-Baywood RD over Whitten Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.