LA0042 over Old Wards Creek
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Miles West of US61 Ai · Structure no. 611700000610304
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0042 over Old Wards Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0042 over Old Wards Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,075 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0042 over Old Wards Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0042 over Old Wards 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0042 over Old Wards Creek carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is LA0042 over Old Wards Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA0042 over Old Wards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.