US Bridges

Vernon Eros RD over Guice Branch

Poor

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 8.2 Mi. NW Int. 418 · Structure no. 052532231923281

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Eros RD over Guice Branch is a steel culvert carrying Vernon Eros RD over Guice Branch in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon Eros RD
CrossesGuice Branch
Location8.2 Mi. NW Int. 418
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.38676, -92.5482
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Vernon Eros RD over Guice Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon Eros RD over Guice Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Vernon Eros RD over Guice Branch carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vernon Eros RD over Guice Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Vernon Eros RD over Guice Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.