US Bridges

Crouch RD over White Oak Branch

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Miles South of LA Hig · Structure no. 040800000300459

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouch RD over White Oak Branch is a concrete slab carrying Crouch RD over White Oak Branch in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCrouch RD
CrossesWhite Oak Branch
Location2.7 Miles South of LA Hig
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.67882, -93.63648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Crouch RD over White Oak Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crouch RD over White Oak Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Crouch RD over White Oak Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Crouch RD over White Oak Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crouch RD over White Oak Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.