Sweetwater Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.4M NE of LA557 · Structure no. 581132141921561
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweetwater Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sweetwater Road over Sweetwater Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2012. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sweetwater Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweetwater Road over Sweetwater Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Sweetwater Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Sweetwater Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sweetwater Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.