US Bridges

LA0037 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · LA0037 · Structure no. 611702540300101

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
302 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,548
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0037 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0037 over Sandy Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,548 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,902 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0037
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationLA0037
RouteState Highway 37
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.60181, -90.99375
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,548 (2021)
Projected traffic3,902 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0037 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0037 over Sandy 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 LA0037 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0037 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0037 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.