Smith RD over Red Chute Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficBossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI E. of US 71 · Structure no. 040832225933301
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 197 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith RD over Red Chute Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith RD over Red Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith RD over Red Chute Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith 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 Smith RD over Red Chute Bayou carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Smith RD over Red Chute Bayou?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Smith RD over Red Chute Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.