US Bridges

The Grove Blvd over Ward Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. W. of I-10 · Structure no. 611700000000028

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
306 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Grove Blvd over Ward Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying The Grove Blvd over Ward Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2039. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThe Grove Blvd
CrossesWard Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.38652, -91.07805
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic495 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 The Grove Blvd over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Grove Blvd over Ward Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does The Grove Blvd over Ward Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is The Grove Blvd over Ward Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns The Grove Blvd over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.