US Bridges

Legion ST over Little Crooked Creek

PoorPosted for load

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.08M East of LA 803-1 · Structure no. 046032598932751

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legion ST over Little Crooked Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Legion ST over Little Crooked Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,375 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLegion ST
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location0.08M East of LA 803-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.99793, -93.45977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2040
Trucks—
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Legion ST over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Legion ST over Little Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Legion ST over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Legion ST over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Legion ST over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.