Old Hammond HWY over Lively Bayou
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile N of I-12 · Structure no. 611700000610264
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,309
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Hammond HWY over Lively Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Old Hammond HWY over Lively Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 18,309 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,139 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Hammond HWY over Lively Bayou built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Hammond HWY over Lively 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old Hammond HWY over Lively Bayou carry?
About 18,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Hammond HWY over Lively Bayou?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns Old Hammond HWY over Lively Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.