US Bridges

LA0450 over Little Silver CR

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA0450 · Structure no. 625908590503581

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0450 over Little Silver CR is a concrete slab carrying LA0450 over Little Silver CR in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesLA0450
CrossesLittle Silver CR
LocationLA0450
RouteState Highway 450
Coordinates30.92023, -90.3283
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2021)
Projected traffic303 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0450 over Little Silver CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0450 over Little Silver CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0450 over Little Silver CR carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0450 over Little Silver CR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0450 over Little Silver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.