Swan Lake RD over Red Chute Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficBossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 M East of Poole Road · Structure no. 040832170932711
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 272 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swan Lake RD over Red Chute Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan Lake RD over Red Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swan Lake RD over Red Chute Bayou built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swan Lake RD over Red Chute Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Swan Lake RD over Red Chute Bayou carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Swan Lake RD over Red Chute Bayou?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Swan Lake RD over Red Chute Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.