N Robert Wilson RD over Smith Bayou
FairPosted for loadAscension Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI SE Dutchtown · Structure no. 610330131905791
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Robert Wilson RD over Smith Bayou is a concrete slab carrying N Robert Wilson RD over Smith Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Robert Wilson RD over Smith Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Robert Wilson RD over Smith Bayou 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 2023.
How much traffic does N Robert Wilson RD over Smith Bayou carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is N Robert Wilson RD over Smith Bayou?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns N Robert Wilson RD over Smith Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.