US Bridges

Sweetlake Camp Rd. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI S of LA 384 · Structure no. 071200000500215

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetlake Camp Rd. over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sweetlake Camp Rd. over Creek in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetlake Camp Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI S of LA 384
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99869, -93.12924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweetlake Camp Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetlake Camp Rd. over Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sweetlake Camp Rd. over Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sweetlake Camp Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetlake Camp Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.