US Bridges

LA0037 over Whitton Creek

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 7.76 Miles South of LA.63 · Structure no. 611700000610350

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0037 over Whitton Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0037 over Whitton Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0037
CrossesWhitton Creek
Location7.76 Miles South of LA.63
RouteState Highway 37
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68882, -90.8915
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,810 (2021)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0037 over Whitton Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0037 over Whitton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0037 over Whitton Creek carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0037 over Whitton Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0037 over Whitton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.