US Bridges

Corporate Blvd over Wards Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .20 Miles E. College Dr. · Structure no. 611730253910731

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
245 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,834
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corporate Blvd over Wards Creek is a concrete slab carrying Corporate Blvd over Wards Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,834 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,717 by 2045. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCorporate Blvd
CrossesWards Creek
Location.20 Miles E. College Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.42445, -91.12734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,834 (2025)
Projected traffic9,717 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corporate Blvd over Wards Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corporate Blvd over Wards Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Corporate Blvd over Wards Creek carry?

About 8,834 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Corporate Blvd over Wards Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Corporate Blvd over Wards Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.