Fdr 911 over Middle Fork Darbone
PoorClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI South of La. Alt 2 · Structure no. 080608000002817
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 104 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1975 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 911 over Middle Fork Darbone is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 911 over Middle Fork Darbone in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 911 over Middle Fork Darbone built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 911 over Middle Fork Darbone 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 911 over Middle Fork Darbone carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1975 count).
How long is Fdr 911 over Middle Fork Darbone?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 911 over Middle Fork Darbone?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.