US Bridges

Crystal Oil Road over Tensas River

Good

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · Crystal Oil Rd/N of LA888 · Structure no. 000043690-00058

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Crystal Oil Road over Tensas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crystal Oil Road over Tensas River in Tensas 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCrystal Oil Road
CrossesTensas River
LocationCrystal Oil Rd/N of LA888
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTensas Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.18067, -91.35617
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Crystal Oil Road over Tensas River built?

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

What condition is Crystal Oil Road over Tensas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Crystal Oil Road over Tensas River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Crystal Oil Road over Tensas River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Oil Road over Tensas River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.