US Bridges

Freeman Loop RD over Little River

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 M. North of LA 120 · Structure no. 083531448931881

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Loop RD over Little River is a concrete slab carrying Freeman Loop RD over Little River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFreeman Loop RD
CrossesLittle River
Location3.0 M. North of LA 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.7454, -93.3133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Freeman Loop RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Loop 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 January 2025.

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

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Freeman Loop RD over Little River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Loop RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.