Smithville RD over Braly Creek
GoodWebster Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. S. of LA 157 · Structure no. 046000000040437
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithville RD over Braly Creek is a concrete slab carrying Smithville RD over Braly Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithville RD over Braly Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithville RD over Braly 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Smithville RD over Braly Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smithville RD over Braly Creek?
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 Smithville RD over Braly Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.