Stoney Point Burch over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 Mi. S. of Pride · Structure no. 611730389905281
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 332
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stoney Point Burch over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stoney Point Burch over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stoney Point Burch over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stoney Point Burch over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Stoney Point Burch over Sandy Creek carry?
About 332 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Stoney Point Burch over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Stoney Point Burch over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.