Fdr 909 over Darbonne NW Fork
PoorClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · National Forest Road · Structure no. 080608000002814
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 909 over Darbonne NW Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 909 over Darbonne NW Fork in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 909 over Darbonne NW Fork built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 909 over Darbonne NW Fork 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 909 over Darbonne NW Fork carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is Fdr 909 over Darbonne NW Fork?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 909 over Darbonne NW Fork?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.