Lee Price RD over Whitten Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 M. E. Pride Lookout · Structure no. 611730425905201
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lee Price RD over Whitten Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Price RD over Whitten Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lee Price RD over Whitten Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lee Price 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Lee Price RD over Whitten Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Lee Price RD over Whitten Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lee Price RD over Whitten Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.