US Bridges

Sanders RD over Tributary to Crows Creek

Poor

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.21 MI E of US 79 · Structure no. 041432411931021

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders RD over Tributary to Crows Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sanders RD over Tributary 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSanders RD
CrossesTributary to Crows Creek
Location1.21 MI E of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.6843, -93.16931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sanders RD over Tributary to Crows Creek built?

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

What condition is Sanders RD over Tributary to Crows Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sanders RD over Tributary to Crows Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sanders RD over Tributary to Crows Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders RD over Tributary to Crows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.