US Bridges

Swan Lake RD over Flat River Bayou

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 Mi. N. of US 80 · Structure no. 040832365934031

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Lake RD over Flat River Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Swan Lake RD over Flat River Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 19 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,080 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSwan Lake RD
CrossesFlat River Bayou
Location5.5 Mi. N. of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.60833, -93.67163
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Swan Lake RD over Flat River Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Swan Lake RD over Flat River Bayou 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 over Flat River Bayou carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Swan Lake RD over Flat River Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Lake RD over Flat River Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.