US Bridges

LA0037 over Dragon Creek

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 M SW of LA 64 · Structure no. 611702540206171

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0037 over Dragon Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0037 over Dragon Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 15,157 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,672 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0037
CrossesDragon Creek
Location1.4 M SW of LA 64
RouteState Highway 37
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51819, -91.00002
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,157 (2023)
Projected traffic16,672 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0037 over Dragon Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0037 over Dragon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0037 over Dragon Creek carry?

About 15,157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0037 over Dragon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0037 over Dragon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.