US Bridges

East Chimes ST over Corporation Canal

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of Highland RD · Structure no. 611700000610400

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Chimes ST over Corporation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying East Chimes ST over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 464 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Chimes ST
CrossesCorporation Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Highland RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.41728, -91.17291
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2025)
Projected traffic464 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East Chimes ST over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Chimes ST over Corporation Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Chimes ST over Corporation Canal carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is East Chimes ST over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns East Chimes ST over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.