Cotton Club RD over Baxter Bayou
FairEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI South of HWY 2 · Structure no. 051832496911561
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1973 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cotton Club RD over Baxter Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Cotton Club RD over Baxter Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 1993. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cotton Club RD over Baxter Bayou built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cotton Club RD over Baxter Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Cotton Club RD over Baxter Bayou carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is Cotton Club RD over Baxter Bayou?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Cotton Club RD over Baxter Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.