US Bridges

Tom DR over Jones Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI SE of US 61 · Structure no. 611730280910541

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,066
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom DR over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tom DR over Jones Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,066 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,372 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTom DR
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.46701, -91.09619
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,066 (2023)
Projected traffic3,372 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tom DR over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom DR over Jones 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tom DR over Jones Creek carry?

About 3,066 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tom DR over Jones Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Tom DR over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.