US Bridges

Locksley DR over Lat. of Lively Bayou

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .40 Mi. North of Fla.Blvd · Structure no. 611730273910231

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,909
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locksley DR over Lat. of Lively Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Locksley DR over Lat. of Lively Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,909 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,099 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLocksley DR
CrossesLat. of Lively Bayou
Location.40 Mi. North of Fla.Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45751, -91.04228
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,909 (2019)
Projected traffic2,099 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

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 Locksley DR over Lat. of Lively Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locksley DR over Lat. of Lively Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Locksley DR over Lat. of Lively Bayou carry?

About 1,909 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Locksley DR over Lat. of Lively Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Locksley DR over Lat. of Lively Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.