US Bridges

Fairfield RD over 3 Branches Creek

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 3.51 M. N. of JCT LA 8 · Structure no. 082231340923601

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield RD over 3 Branches Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfield RD over 3 Branches Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFairfield RD
Crosses3 Branches Creek
Location3.51 M. N. of JCT LA 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.56642, -92.6007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfield RD over 3 Branches Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield RD over 3 Branches Creek 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 Fairfield RD over 3 Branches Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairfield RD over 3 Branches Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield RD over 3 Branches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.