US Bridges

LA1248 over Ward Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.17 MI N of Burbank Dr. · Structure no. 611702583305502

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1248 over Ward Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1248 over Ward Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,730 by 2036. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1248
CrossesWard Creek
Location3.17 MI N of Burbank Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 1248
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39409, -91.08721
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2016)
Projected traffic26,730 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1248 over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1248 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA1248 over Ward Creek carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA1248 over Ward Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns LA1248 over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.