Nelms Loop RD over Dry Branch
GoodGrant Parish, Louisiana · .87 Miles E US 71 · Structure no. 082200000700632
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelms Loop RD over Dry Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nelms Loop RD over Dry Branch in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelms Loop RD over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelms Loop RD over Dry Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Nelms Loop RD over Dry Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nelms Loop RD over Dry Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Nelms Loop RD over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.