US Bridges

S Harrells Ferry over Jones Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 M W of LA 3245 · Structure no. 611700000610316

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,330
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Harrells Ferry over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Harrells Ferry over Jones Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,163 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Harrells Ferry
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.0 M W of LA 3245
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.43175, -91.03937
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,330 (2019)
Projected traffic9,163 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Harrells Ferry over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Harrells Ferry over Jones 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S Harrells Ferry over Jones Creek carry?

About 8,330 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Harrells Ferry over Jones Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S Harrells Ferry over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.