US Bridges

Lil California RD over Bayou Choctaw

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.67 M. E. of End LA 1194 · Structure no. 080531068920751

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lil California RD over Bayou Choctaw is a concrete slab carrying Lil California RD over Bayou Choctaw in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLil California RD
CrossesBayou Choctaw
Location0.67 M. E. of End LA 1194
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.11285, -92.1259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Lil California RD over Bayou Choctaw built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lil California RD over Bayou Choctaw 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 Lil California RD over Bayou Choctaw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lil California RD over Bayou Choctaw?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lil California RD over Bayou Choctaw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.