US Bridges

Peairs RD over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI.E.LA64 LA410 · Structure no. 611730386910051

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peairs RD over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Peairs RD over Little Sandy Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,263 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPeairs RD
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.5 MI.E.LA64 LA410
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.64351, -91.00709
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2019)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Peairs RD over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peairs RD over Little Sandy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Peairs RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Peairs RD over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Peairs RD over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.