US Bridges

Sharp RD over Jones Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile South of US 190 · Structure no. 611700000800614

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,601
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp RD over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sharp RD 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 7,601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,361 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSharp RD
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.45512, -91.07211
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,601 (2024)
Projected traffic8,361 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Sharp RD over Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is Sharp RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sharp RD over Jones Creek carry?

About 7,601 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sharp RD over Jones Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sharp RD over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.