Fdr 900 over Barber Creek
PoorClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 0.39 Mi. W. of La. 9 · Structure no. 080608000002808
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1975 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 900 over Barber Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 900 over Barber Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 900 over Barber Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 900 over Barber Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 900 over Barber Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1975 count).
How long is Fdr 900 over Barber Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 900 over Barber Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.