US Bridges

Sandy Run RD over Sandy Run Trib.

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St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. W. of LA 1043 · Structure no. 624600000624605

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Run RD over Sandy Run Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Sandy Run RD over Sandy Run Trib. in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Run RD
CrossesSandy Run Trib.
Location0.5 Mi. W. of LA 1043
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.89693, -90.77304
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2010)
Projected traffic495 by 2030
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 Sandy Run RD over Sandy Run Trib. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Run RD over Sandy Run Trib. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Run RD over Sandy Run Trib. carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sandy Run RD over Sandy Run Trib.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Run RD over Sandy Run Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.