US Bridges

Sloan RD over I-49

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.43 MI N of LA 509 Intg · Structure no. 041604550719411

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sloan RD over I-49 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sloan RD over I-49 in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,123 by 2035. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSloan RD
CrossesI-49
Location1.43 MI N of LA 509 Intg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.13623, -93.6239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2015)
Projected traffic2,123 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sloan RD over I-49 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sloan RD over I-49 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sloan RD over I-49 carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sloan RD over I-49?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sloan RD over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.