US Bridges

Sanderson RD over Little Choctaw Bayou

Good

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 1.25 S of HWY 573 · Structure no. 585431576912551

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1999 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sanderson RD over Little Choctaw Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Sanderson RD over Little Choctaw Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 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 110 by 2019. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanderson RD
CrossesLittle Choctaw Bayou
LocationLogmi 1.25 S of HWY 573
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTensas Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.95947, -91.42589
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1999)
Projected traffic110 by 2019
Trucks—
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanderson RD over Little Choctaw Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanderson 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 Sanderson RD over Little Choctaw Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Sanderson RD over Little Choctaw Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Sanderson RD over Little Choctaw Bayou?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.