US Bridges

Blount RD over Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · On Blount RD Between LA 6 · Structure no. 611700000610259

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,167
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blount RD over Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blount RD over Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,583 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBlount RD
CrossesCreek
LocationOn Blount RD Between LA 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.54462, -91.14205
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,167 (2023)
Projected traffic4,583 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Blount RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blount RD over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blount RD over Creek carry?

About 4,167 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Blount RD over Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Blount RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.