US Bridges

Charlie Overton RD over Choctaw Creek

Poor

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 3.8MI.E of 349 · Structure no. 624630488904351

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Overton RD over Choctaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying Charlie Overton RD over Choctaw Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCharlie Overton RD
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location3.8MI.E of 349
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.80226, -90.74561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlie Overton RD over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlie Overton RD over Choctaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Charlie Overton RD over Choctaw Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Charlie Overton RD over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Charlie Overton RD over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.