US Bridges

Swartz School RD over Coney Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. E. of LA 139 · Structure no. 053732341915971

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swartz School RD over Coney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Swartz School RD over Coney Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,463 by 1993. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSwartz School RD
CrossesConey Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. of LA 139
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.56871, -91.99379
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (1973)
Projected traffic1,463 by 1993
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swartz School RD over Coney Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swartz School RD over Coney 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 Swartz School RD over Coney Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Swartz School RD over Coney Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Swartz School RD over Coney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.