US Bridges

Woodlake DR over Jones Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mile South of S. Harr · Structure no. 611700000800529

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlake DR over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodlake DR over Jones Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,114 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWoodlake DR
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.4 Mile South of S. Harr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.41218, -90.97532
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2019)
Projected traffic4,114 by 2039
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

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 Woodlake DR over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlake DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Woodlake DR over Jones Creek carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Woodlake DR over Jones Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlake DR over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.