Smith Cut Off RD over Bess Branch
GoodPosted for loadCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. W. of LA 109 · Structure no. 071030238934081
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 102 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Cut Off RD over Bess Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Cut Off RD over Bess Branch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Cut Off RD over Bess Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Cut Off RD over Bess Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Cut Off RD over Bess Branch carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Smith Cut Off RD over Bess Branch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Cut Off RD over Bess Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.