US Bridges

Pleasant Ridge RD over Franklin Branch

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Log Mi. 1.4 FR 636 to 638 · Structure no. 583031522920901

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Ridge RD over Franklin Branch is a steel culvert carrying Pleasant Ridge RD over Franklin Branch in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2020. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Ridge RD
CrossesFranklin Branch
LocationLog Mi. 1.4 FR 636 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.86722, -92.15
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic55 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pleasant Ridge RD over Franklin Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Ridge RD over Franklin Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Ridge RD over Franklin Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Pleasant Ridge RD over Franklin Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Ridge RD over Franklin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.