US Bridges

LA0002-A over Middlefork Bayou Darbonn

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · .94 MI East of LA 807 · Structure no. 041400830801941

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002-A over Middlefork Bayou Darbonn is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002-A over Middlefork Bayou Darbonn in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002-A
CrossesMiddlefork Bayou Darbonn
Location.94 MI East of LA 807
RouteState Highway 2
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.96926, -93.1074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2021)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0002-A over Middlefork Bayou Darbonn built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002-A over Middlefork Bayou Darbonn 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 LA0002-A over Middlefork Bayou Darbonn carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002-A over Middlefork Bayou Darbonn?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002-A over Middlefork Bayou Darbonn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.