US Bridges

Curtis RD over Little Choctaw Bayou

Good

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 M W of LA 3252 · Structure no. 585431550912771

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis RD over Little Choctaw Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Curtis RD over Little Choctaw Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2003. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCurtis RD
CrossesLittle Choctaw Bayou
Location0.05 M W of LA 3252
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.91702, -91.46253
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic64 (1983)
Projected traffic70 by 2003
Trucks—
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

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 Curtis RD over Little Choctaw Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis RD over Little Choctaw Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Curtis RD over Little Choctaw Bayou carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Curtis RD over Little Choctaw Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis RD over Little Choctaw Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.