US Bridges

3rd ST over Little Crooked Creek

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI North of LA 157 · Structure no. 046033002932751

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Little Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd ST over Little Crooked Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd ST
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location0.1 MI North of LA 157
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates33.00316, -93.45864
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,650 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd 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 3rd ST over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 3rd ST over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.