US Bridges

Old Hammond Hwy. over Ward Creek N.Br.

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Old Hammond Highway · Structure no. 611708170901371

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,329
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hammond Hwy. over Ward Creek N.Br. is a concrete slab carrying Old Hammond Hwy. over Ward Creek N.Br. in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 19,329 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,261 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hammond Hwy.
CrossesWard Creek N.Br.
LocationOld Hammond Highway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.43093, -91.0865
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,329 (2021)
Projected traffic21,261 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Hammond Hwy. over Ward Creek N.Br. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hammond Hwy. over Ward Creek N.Br. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hammond Hwy. over Ward Creek N.Br. carry?

About 19,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Hammond Hwy. over Ward Creek N.Br.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hammond Hwy. over Ward Creek N.Br.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.