US Bridges

LA3064 over Ward Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · LA3064 · Structure no. 611702583200771

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,927
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3064 over Ward Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA3064 over Ward Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 33,927 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,319 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA3064
CrossesWard Creek
LocationLA3064
RouteState Highway 3064
Coordinates30.40506, -91.10326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,927 (2021)
Projected traffic37,319 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3064 over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is LA3064 over Ward 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 LA3064 over Ward Creek carry?

About 33,927 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA3064 over Ward Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns LA3064 over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.