LA0520 over Middle Fork B Darbonne
FairClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 9.4 Mi. N. of US 79 · Structure no. 041400000040450
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 532
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0520 over Middle Fork B Darbonne is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA0520 over Middle Fork B Darbonne in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0520 over Middle Fork B Darbonne built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0520 over Middle Fork B Darbonne 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0520 over Middle Fork B Darbonne carry?
About 532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0520 over Middle Fork B Darbonne?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns LA0520 over Middle Fork B Darbonne?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.