LA 9 over Middle Fork B. Darbonne
GoodClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 10.2 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 041400000041407
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 9 over Middle Fork B. Darbonne is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA 9 over Middle Fork B. Darbonne in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 9 over Middle Fork B. Darbonne built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 9 over Middle Fork B. Darbonne 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA 9 over Middle Fork B. Darbonne carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA 9 over Middle Fork B. Darbonne?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA 9 over Middle Fork B. Darbonne?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.