US Bridges

C. C. Sandidge RD over Spring Branch

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .02 MI E of Fv Point Rd. · Structure no. 040832244932731

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. C. Sandidge RD over Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying C. C. Sandidge RD over Spring Branch in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC. C. Sandidge RD
CrossesSpring Branch
Location.02 MI E of Fv Point Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40772, -93.45492
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. C. Sandidge RD over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. C. Sandidge RD over Spring Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does C. C. Sandidge RD over Spring Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C. C. Sandidge RD over Spring Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C. C. Sandidge RD over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.