Heck Young RD over Cypress Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M E of LA 964 · Structure no. 611730368911031
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,080
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heck Young RD over Cypress Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heck Young RD over Cypress Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 2,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,288 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heck Young RD over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heck Young RD over Cypress 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Heck Young RD over Cypress Bayou carry?
About 2,080 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Heck Young RD over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Heck Young RD over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.