US Bridges

Loftin RD over Palmetto Creek

PoorPosted for load

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. N of Sand Bed RD · Structure no. 070630493931921

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loftin RD over Palmetto Creek is a steel culvert carrying Loftin RD over Palmetto Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLoftin RD
CrossesPalmetto Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N of Sand Bed RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.82765, -93.30472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$148,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loftin RD over Palmetto Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loftin RD over Palmetto 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Loftin RD over Palmetto Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Loftin RD over Palmetto Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Loftin RD over Palmetto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.