US Bridges

Sugar Creek RD over Sugar Creek

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. N. of HWY 79 · Structure no. 046032403931451

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Creek RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sugar Creek RD over Sugar Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 217 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Creek RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N. of HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.67127, -93.2416
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2020)
Projected traffic217 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Creek RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Creek RD over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sugar Creek RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Creek RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.