US Bridges

Commercial Ave over Honeycut Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.02M N. I-12@ONEAL Lane · Structure no. 611730269911451

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commercial Ave over Honeycut Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Commercial Ave over Honeycut Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCommercial Ave
CrossesHoneycut Bayou
Location0.02M N. I-12@ONEAL Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44617, -91.00565
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Commercial Ave over Honeycut Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commercial Ave over Honeycut 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Commercial Ave over Honeycut Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Commercial Ave over Honeycut Bayou?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Commercial Ave over Honeycut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.