US Bridges

Sparta RD over KCS Railroad

FairPosted for load

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 040732328930391

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Sparta RD over KCS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparta RD over KCS Railroad in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSparta RD
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location0.06 MI N of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54641, -93.05696
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparta RD over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sparta RD over KCS Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sparta RD over KCS Railroad carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sparta RD over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sparta RD over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.