US Bridges

Swan Lake Rd.(s) over Flat River

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI E of US 71 · Structure no. 040800000040804

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Lake Rd.(s) over Flat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan Lake Rd.(s) over Flat River in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2039. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSwan Lake Rd.(s)
CrossesFlat River
Location2.2 MI E of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.28322, -93.46208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Swan Lake Rd.(s) over Flat River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan Lake Rd.(s) over Flat River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Lake Rd.(s) over Flat River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Swan Lake Rd.(s) over Flat River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Lake Rd.(s) over Flat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.