US Bridges

Little River RD over Bayou Rouge

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.67 M E of LA 1190 · Structure no. 080500000000110

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River RD over Bayou Rouge is a concrete slab carrying Little River RD over Bayou Rouge in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLittle River RD
CrossesBayou Rouge
Location0.67 M E of LA 1190
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.14476, -92.02833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic495 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 Little River RD over Bayou Rouge built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River RD over Bayou Rouge 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Little River RD over Bayou Rouge carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Little River RD over Bayou Rouge?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little River RD over Bayou Rouge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.