LA0073 over N B Wards Creek
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · LA0073 · Structure no. 611700770502011
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,611
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0073 over N B Wards Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0073 over N B Wards Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 22,611 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,872 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0073 over N B Wards Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0073 over N B Wards 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0073 over N B Wards Creek carry?
About 22,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0073 over N B Wards Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns LA0073 over N B Wards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.