Ben Hur RD over Elbow Bayou

Poor Condition66 years old752 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyEast Baton Rouge
Location1.8 M S Of La 30
CarriesBen Hur RD
CrossesElbow Bayou
Coordinates30.35759, -91.17205

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Max Span19.0 ft (5.8 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area176.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic752 (2023)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number611730215911031

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