US Bridges

Little RD over Big Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 4.08 FR 1DE to · Structure no. 054232252913791

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little RD over Big Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 1994. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLittle RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationLogmi 4.08 FR 1DE to
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.42029, -91.63168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1974)
Projected traffic110 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little RD over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Little RD over Big Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Little RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.