US Bridges

LA0067 over Redwood Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI N of LA 64 · Structure no. 611700600207611

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
302 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
14,102
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0067 over Redwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0067 over Redwood Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 14,102 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,512 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0067
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location1.2 MI N of LA 64
RouteState Highway 67
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66506, -91.10028
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,102 (2021)
Projected traffic15,512 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0067 over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0067 over Redwood Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0067 over Redwood Creek carry?

About 14,102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0067 over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0067 over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.