US Bridges

Lemon RD over Redwood Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI W of LA 67 · Structure no. 611700000610382

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon RD over Redwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lemon RD over Redwood Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLemon RD
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location1.4 MI W of LA 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.70555, -91.10644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2019)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lemon RD over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemon RD over Redwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lemon RD over Redwood Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lemon RD over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon RD over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.