US Bridges

Columbia RD over Little Corney Creek Trib

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.44 M East of LA 521 · Structure no. 041433010931001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia RD over Little Corney Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Columbia RD over Little Corney Creek Trib in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia RD
CrossesLittle Corney Creek Trib
Location3.44 M East of LA 521
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates33.01779, -93.16648
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia RD over Little Corney Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia RD over Little Corney Creek Trib 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 Columbia RD over Little Corney Creek Trib carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Columbia RD over Little Corney Creek Trib?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia RD over Little Corney Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.