US Bridges

S. Choctaw DR over Drainage Bayou

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · S. Choctaw Dr. · Structure no. 611730282910551

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,778
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Choctaw DR over Drainage Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying S. Choctaw DR over Drainage Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,655 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Choctaw DR
CrossesDrainage Bayou
LocationS. Choctaw Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.4715, -91.09292
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,778 (2019)
Projected traffic20,655 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Choctaw DR over Drainage Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Choctaw DR over Drainage Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S. Choctaw DR over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 18,778 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S. Choctaw DR over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns S. Choctaw DR over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.