US Bridges

College DR over Ward Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M N of I10 · Structure no. 611730261910801

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,063
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College DR over Ward Creek is a concrete slab carrying College DR over Ward Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 27,063 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,769 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege DR
CrossesWard Creek
Location1.0 M N of I10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.43581, -91.13306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,063 (2019)
Projected traffic29,769 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College DR over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is College DR over Ward 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does College DR over Ward Creek carry?

About 27,063 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is College DR over Ward Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns College DR over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.