US Bridges

Government St. over Ward Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.63 M. E of LA 427 · Structure no. 611700770506091

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,611
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Government St. over Ward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Government St. over Ward Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 22,611 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,872 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGovernment St.
CrossesWard Creek
Location0.63 M. E of LA 427
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44444, -91.14299
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,611 (2021)
Projected traffic24,872 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Government St. over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Government St. over Ward 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Government St. over Ward Creek carry?

About 22,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Government St. over Ward Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Government St. over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.