US Bridges

US0061 over Wards Creek Nb.

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M W of US 61&US 190 · Structure no. 611700130405551

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,979
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over Wards Creek Nb. is a concrete culvert carrying US0061 over Wards Creek Nb. in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,979 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,476 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 320 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0061
CrossesWards Creek Nb.
Location0.2 M W of US 61&US 190
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45236, -91.09771
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width320 ft (97.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,979 (2021)
Projected traffic27,476 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0061 over Wards Creek Nb. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0061 over Wards Creek Nb. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US0061 over Wards Creek Nb. carry?

About 24,979 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over Wards Creek Nb.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 320 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over Wards Creek Nb.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.