US Bridges

S Choctaw DR over Lively Bayou

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.1M East Flannery RD · Structure no. 611730288910211

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,085
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Choctaw DR over Lively Bayou is a concrete slab carrying S Choctaw DR over Lively Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 6,085 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,693 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS Choctaw DR
CrossesLively Bayou
Location0.1M East Flannery RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.47133, -91.03315
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,085 (2023)
Projected traffic6,693 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 S Choctaw DR over Lively Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Choctaw DR over Lively 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Choctaw DR over Lively Bayou carry?

About 6,085 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S Choctaw DR over Lively Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S Choctaw DR over Lively Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.