US Bridges

US0084 over French Fork

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI West of LA 28 · Structure no. 581300220601141

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
632 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,293
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over French Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0084 over French Fork in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2041. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0084
CrossesFrench Fork
Location1.0 MI West of LA 28
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.5739, -91.9926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2021)
Projected traffic2,522 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0084 over French Fork built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over French Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US0084 over French Fork carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over French Fork?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over French Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.