US Bridges

Choctaw Road over Tillys Branch

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 M N JCT LA 1082 & 40 · Structure no. 625930409895981

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw Road over Tillys Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Choctaw Road over Tillys Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 792 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesChoctaw Road
CrossesTillys Branch
Location3.5 M N JCT LA 1082 & 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68316, -89.99689
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic792 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Choctaw Road over Tillys Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choctaw Road over Tillys Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Choctaw Road over Tillys Branch carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Choctaw Road over Tillys Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw Road over Tillys Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.