US Bridges

Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Crows Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 4.48 MI E of US 79 · Structure no. 041432368931041

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Crows Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Crows Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Arcadia RD
CrossesTrib to Crows Creek
Location4.48 MI E of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61428, -93.17356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Crows Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Crows Creek 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 October 2023.

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

About 144 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Crows Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Crows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.