Paul Brown RD over West Fork Caney Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI S of LA 10 · Structure no. 070230479923921
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paul Brown RD over West Fork Caney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paul Brown RD over West Fork Caney Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Brown RD over West Fork Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paul Brown RD over West Fork Caney 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Paul Brown RD over West Fork Caney Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Paul Brown RD over West Fork Caney Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Paul Brown RD over West Fork Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.