US Bridges

Cvoc RD over Howell Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI E of US 371 · Structure no. 046032544932461

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cvoc RD over Howell Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cvoc RD over Howell Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCvoc RD
CrossesHowell Creek
Location4.0 MI E of US 371
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.90824, -93.40984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2020)
Projected traffic244 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cvoc RD over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cvoc RD over Howell Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cvoc RD over Howell Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cvoc RD over Howell Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cvoc RD over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.