US Bridges

White Arkansas RD over Snake Creek

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 Mi. West Int. 382 · Structure no. 053432597915891

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Arkansas RD over Snake Creek is a concrete slab carrying White Arkansas RD over Snake Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 1994. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Arkansas RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location3.4 Mi. West Int. 382
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.99654, -91.97972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1974)
Projected traffic77 by 1994
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Arkansas RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Arkansas RD over Snake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does White Arkansas RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is White Arkansas RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns White Arkansas RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.