US Bridges

May ST over City Park Lakes

FairPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. E of Dalrymple DR · Structure no. 611730252911001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

May ST over City Park Lakes is a concrete culvert carrying May ST over City Park Lakes in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,850 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMay ST
CrossesCity Park Lakes
Location0.2 Mi. E of Dalrymple DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42081, -91.16696
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,850 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

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 May ST over City Park Lakes built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is May ST over City Park Lakes 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does May ST over City Park Lakes carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is May ST over City Park Lakes?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns May ST over City Park Lakes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.