US Bridges

Kenilworth Pkwy over Dawson Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M SW of LA 427 · Structure no. 611730236910721

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,042
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Pkwy over Dawson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenilworth Pkwy over Dawson Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 5,042 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,546 by 2039. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKenilworth Pkwy
CrossesDawson Creek
Location0.5 M SW of LA 427
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39468, -91.12175
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,042 (2019)
Projected traffic5,546 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenilworth Pkwy over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenilworth Pkwy over Dawson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kenilworth Pkwy over Dawson Creek carry?

About 5,042 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kenilworth Pkwy over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Pkwy over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.