US Bridges

Lemon RD over Doyle Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI W of LA 67 · Structure no. 611730422910731

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon RD over Doyle Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Lemon RD over Doyle Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 392 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLemon RD
CrossesDoyle Bayou
Location2.5 MI W of LA 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.70748, -91.12444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2022)
Projected traffic392 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lemon RD over Doyle Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemon RD over Doyle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lemon RD over Doyle Bayou carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lemon RD over Doyle Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon RD over Doyle Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.