US Bridges

Sherwood Forest Bl over Weiner Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI SE I-12 US 61 JCT · Structure no. 611730251910301

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,727
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Forest Bl over Weiner Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sherwood Forest Bl over Weiner Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 39,727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43,699 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood Forest Bl
CrossesWeiner Creek
Location1.4 MI SE I-12 US 61 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41896, -91.05154
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,727 (2019)
Projected traffic43,699 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$607,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood Forest Bl over Weiner Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Forest Bl over Weiner 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood Forest Bl over Weiner Creek carry?

About 39,727 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sherwood Forest Bl over Weiner Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Forest Bl over Weiner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.