US Bridges

LA0500 over Little River

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Located @ Lasall @ Grant · Structure no. 583000000580156

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,200 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0500 over Little River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA0500 over Little River in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2041. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesLA0500
CrossesLittle River
LocationLocated @ Lasall @ Grant
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates31.75551, -92.34569
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2021)
Projected traffic696 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0500 over Little River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0500 over Little River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0500 over Little River carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0500 over Little River?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0500 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.