Little Choctaw RD over Big Choctaw Bayou
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M S of LA 573 · Structure no. 585431582912511
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1983 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Choctaw RD over Big Choctaw Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Little Choctaw RD over Big 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2003. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Choctaw RD over Big Choctaw Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Choctaw RD over Big 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 Little Choctaw RD over Big Choctaw Bayou carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1983 count).
How long is Little Choctaw RD over Big Choctaw Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Little Choctaw RD over Big Choctaw Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.