Old Hammond HWY over Jones Creek
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Miles E of US 61 · Structure no. 611708170903991
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,309
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Hammond HWY over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Hammond HWY over Jones Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 18,309 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,139 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Hammond HWY over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Hammond HWY over Jones 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old Hammond HWY over Jones Creek carry?
About 18,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Hammond HWY over Jones Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Hammond HWY over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.