US Bridges

Smyrna RD over Sandy Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Mi. N. of LA 26 · Structure no. 070630507930511

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smyrna RD over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Smyrna RD over Sandy Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSmyrna RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.0 Mi. N. of LA 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.8452, -93.08251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic154 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Smyrna RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smyrna RD over Sandy 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 Smyrna RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Smyrna RD over Sandy 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 Smyrna RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.