US Bridges

North Giles ST over Little Crooked Creek

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.77 MI East of US 371 · Structure no. 046000000300929

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Giles ST over Little Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Giles ST over Little Crooked Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Giles ST
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location0.77 MI East of US 371
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.0114, -93.45973
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic715 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Giles ST over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Giles ST over Little Crooked Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Giles ST over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Giles ST over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns North Giles ST over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.