US Bridges

Lovett RD over Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI E of LA 946 · Structure no. 611700000800450

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,640
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovett RD over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Lovett RD over Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,104 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLovett RD
CrossesBayou
Location0.6 MI E of LA 946
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.52986, -91.05261
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,640 (2019)
Projected traffic5,104 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovett RD over Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovett RD over Bayou 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 Lovett RD over Bayou carry?

About 4,640 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lovett RD over Bayou?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Lovett RD over Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.