US Bridges

Richardson Loop over Trib to Bayou Darbonne

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.37 MI West of JCT LA 9 · Structure no. 041400000301289

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson Loop over Trib to Bayou Darbonne is a concrete culvert carrying Richardson Loop over Trib to Bayou Darbonne in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRichardson Loop
CrossesTrib to Bayou Darbonne
Location1.37 MI West of JCT LA 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.8767, -92.94603
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richardson Loop over Trib to Bayou Darbonne built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson Loop over Trib to Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Richardson Loop over Trib to Bayou Darbonne carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Richardson Loop over Trib to Bayou Darbonne?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson Loop over Trib to Bayou Darbonne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.