Clyde Smith RD over Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. N. of Hwy. 4 · Structure no. 625930588901271
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clyde Smith RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clyde Smith RD over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clyde Smith RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clyde Smith RD over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Clyde Smith RD over Creek carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Clyde Smith RD over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Clyde Smith RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.