US Bridges

Arkadelphia RD over Gaskins Branch

Good

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 Miles North of LA 112 · Structure no. 070200000500825

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkadelphia RD over Gaskins Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arkadelphia RD over Gaskins Branch in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2039. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesArkadelphia RD
CrossesGaskins Branch
Location4.1 Miles North of LA 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.87118, -92.92569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic286 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arkadelphia RD over Gaskins Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkadelphia RD over Gaskins Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Arkadelphia RD over Gaskins Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Arkadelphia RD over Gaskins Branch?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Arkadelphia RD over Gaskins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.