Sanderson RD over Lil Choctaw Bayou
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · 1.2M S of LA 573 · Structure no. 585431577912541
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanderson RD over Lil Choctaw Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Sanderson RD over Lil 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sanderson RD over Lil Choctaw Bayou built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanderson RD over Lil 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 Lil Choctaw Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Sanderson RD over Lil Choctaw Bayou?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sanderson RD over Lil Choctaw Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.