Brian RD over Drainage Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI N.Jct LA 64 L · Structure no. 611730416911211
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 197
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brian RD over Drainage Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brian RD over Drainage Bayou 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 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brian RD over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brian 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Brian RD over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 197 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Brian RD over Drainage Bayou?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Brian RD over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.