Doc Steed RD over Sausman Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI S of HWY 7 · Structure no. 046032388932221
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doc Steed RD over Sausman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doc Steed RD over Sausman Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doc Steed RD over Sausman Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doc Steed RD over Sausman 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Doc Steed RD over Sausman Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Doc Steed RD over Sausman Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Doc Steed RD over Sausman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.