US Bridges

Spring Bayou RD over Little River

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.29 Mi. South of LA 1190 · Structure no. 080531083920221

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
247 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Bayou RD over Little River is a concrete slab carrying Spring Bayou RD over Little River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Bayou RD
CrossesLittle River
Location0.29 Mi. South of LA 1190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.14052, -92.0366
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 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 traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic605 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 Spring Bayou RD over Little River built?

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

What condition is Spring Bayou RD over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Spring Bayou RD over Little River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Bayou RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.