S River RD over Baptiste Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI South of LA 10 · Structure no. 070230480924241

Built: 2003; 22 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete
Length: 60 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 70; 2019 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S River RD over Baptiste Creek is a concrete slab carrying S River RD over Baptiste Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS River RD

CrossesBaptiste Creek

Location2.6 MI South of LA 10

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyAllen Parish

StateLouisiana

Coordinates30.79932, -92.7085

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Operating rating54.7 US tons

Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, precast panels

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)

Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)

Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)

Projected traffic77 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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S River RD over Baptiste Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S River RD over Baptiste 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S River RD over Baptiste Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S River RD over Baptiste Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S River RD over Baptiste Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.