US Bridges

Connell Village LN over N. Branch Wards Creek

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI W of Airline HWY · Structure no. 611730267910561

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,180
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connell Village LN over N. Branch Wards Creek is a concrete slab carrying Connell Village LN over N. Branch Wards Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,798 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConnell Village LN
CrossesN. Branch Wards Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Airline HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44646, -91.09432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,180 (2019)
Projected traffic6,798 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connell Village LN over N. Branch Wards Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connell Village LN over N. Branch Wards Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Connell Village LN over N. Branch Wards Creek carry?

About 6,180 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Connell Village LN over N. Branch Wards Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Connell Village LN over N. Branch Wards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.