LA 485 over Little River
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 Mi. N. of LA 6 · Structure no. 083500000083502
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 485 over Little River is a concrete slab carrying LA 485 over Little River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 485 over Little River built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 485 over Little River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA 485 over Little River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA 485 over Little River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns LA 485 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.