US Bridges

Sharkey RD over Spiller Branch Pipe

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Ni N of LA 1045 · Structure no. 624630444903531

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharkey RD over Spiller Branch Pipe is a steel culvert carrying Sharkey RD over Spiller Branch Pipe in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSharkey RD
CrossesSpiller Branch Pipe
Location0.5 Ni N of LA 1045
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.74126, -90.58795
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2036
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharkey RD over Spiller Branch Pipe built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharkey RD over Spiller Branch Pipe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sharkey RD over Spiller Branch Pipe carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sharkey RD over Spiller Branch Pipe?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sharkey RD over Spiller Branch Pipe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.