US Bridges

Harris RD over Choctaw Creek

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 MI East of US 79 · Structure no. 041432418930681

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris RD over Choctaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harris RD over Choctaw Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHarris RD
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location5.0 MI East of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.69653, -93.11342
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic275 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Harris RD over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris RD over Choctaw 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 Harris RD over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harris RD over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Harris RD over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.