US Bridges

Crowell RD over Brown Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. South of LA 34 · Structure no. 053732239922021

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
1982 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowell RD over Brown Creek is a concrete slab carrying Crowell RD over Brown Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2002. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrowell RD
CrossesBrown Creek
Location1.1 Mi. South of LA 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.39957, -92.34162
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 traffic188 (1982)
Projected traffic206 by 2002
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Crowell RD over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crowell RD over Brown 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Crowell RD over Brown Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Crowell RD over Brown Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Crowell RD over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.