US Bridges

Machen ST over Little Crooked Creek

Poor

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.27 MI East of LA 157 · Structure no. 046033003932591

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Machen ST over Little Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying Machen ST over Little Crooked Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMachen ST
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location0.27 MI East of LA 157
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates33.00588, -93.45717
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Machen ST over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Machen 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 Machen ST over Little Crooked Creek carry?

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

How long is Machen ST over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Machen ST over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.