Fdr 521 over Wild Okra Creek
FairGrant Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 1.95 FR 532 to · Structure no. 080604000002415
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 1979 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 521 over Wild Okra Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 521 over Wild Okra Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 521 over Wild Okra Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 521 over Wild Okra Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 521 over Wild Okra Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Fdr 521 over Wild Okra Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 521 over Wild Okra Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.