US Bridges

Little River RD over Little River

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Miles West of LA 491 · Structure no. 083531339925411

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little River RD over Little River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLittle River RD
CrossesLittle River
Location0.01 Miles West of LA 491
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.56576, -92.9016
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River RD over Little River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Little River RD over Little River carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Little River RD over Little River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Little River RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.