US Bridges

Weems RD over Little Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 00.20 Mi. N. of US 80 · Structure no. 054200000054202

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weems RD over Little Creek is a steel culvert carrying Weems RD over Little Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeems RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location00.20 Mi. N. of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.4673, -91.57945
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2016)
Projected traffic257 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 Weems RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weems RD over Little Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Weems RD over Little Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Weems RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Weems RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.