US Bridges

Sharkey RD #2 over Tensas River

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 13 MI S.W. Tallulah · Structure no. 053332183911721

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
109
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharkey RD #2 over Tensas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharkey RD #2 over Tensas River in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 1999. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSharkey RD #2
CrossesTensas River
Location13 MI S.W. Tallulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.26467, -91.35694
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (1979)
Projected traffic119 by 1999
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 Sharkey RD #2 over Tensas River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharkey RD #2 over Tensas River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sharkey RD #2 over Tensas River carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Sharkey RD #2 over Tensas River?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sharkey RD #2 over Tensas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.