US Bridges

Mall of LA Blvd over Ward Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI E of Bluebonnet · Structure no. 611704501008005

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall of LA Blvd over Ward Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mall of LA Blvd over Ward Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 8,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,174 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMall of LA Blvd
CrossesWard Creek
Location.6 MI E of Bluebonnet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.38882, -91.07982
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,340 (2015)
Projected traffic9,174 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mall of LA Blvd over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mall of LA Blvd 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mall of LA Blvd over Ward Creek carry?

About 8,340 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mall of LA Blvd over Ward Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mall of LA Blvd over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.