US Bridges

Lee RD over Betts Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.0M North of LA 1072 · Structure no. 625930486900141

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD over Betts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lee RD over Betts Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 291 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLee RD
CrossesBetts Creek
Location1.0M North of LA 1072
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.81108, -90.02096
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 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 traffic265 (2020)
Projected traffic291 by 2040
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 Lee RD over Betts Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee RD over Betts Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lee RD over Betts Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lee RD over Betts Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lee RD over Betts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.