US Bridges

LA0803-1 over Little Crooked CR

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · .19 MI North of US 371 · Structure no. 046000863000191

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0803-1 over Little Crooked CR is a concrete culvert carrying LA0803-1 over Little Crooked CR in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 4,087 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0803-1
CrossesLittle Crooked CR
Location.19 MI North of US 371
RouteState Highway 803
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.997, -93.4611
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,087 (2021)
Projected traffic4,495 by 2041
Trucks22%
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

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 LA0803-1 over Little Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0803-1 over Little Crooked CR 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 LA0803-1 over Little Crooked CR carry?

About 4,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LA0803-1 over Little Crooked CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0803-1 over Little Crooked CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.