US Bridges

Wales RD over Sandy Run Bridge

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.45 M N of LA 10 · Structure no. 624630533904761

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wales RD over Sandy Run Bridge is a concrete slab carrying Wales RD over Sandy Run Bridge in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2000. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWales RD
CrossesSandy Run Bridge
Location0.45 M N of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.88697, -90.79432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1980)
Projected traffic66 by 2000
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 Wales RD over Sandy Run Bridge built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wales RD over Sandy Run Bridge 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 Wales RD over Sandy Run Bridge carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Wales RD over Sandy Run Bridge?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wales RD over Sandy Run Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.