US Bridges

Old Arcadia RD over Crows Creek

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI S of LA 518 · Structure no. 041400000301216

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Arcadia RD over Crows Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Arcadia RD over Crows Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Arcadia RD
CrossesCrows Creek
Location3.4 MI S of LA 518
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.6137, -93.17604
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2019)
Projected traffic291 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Arcadia RD over Crows Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Arcadia RD over Crows 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Arcadia RD over Crows Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Arcadia RD over Crows Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Arcadia RD over Crows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.