Fdr 304 over Gin Branch
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · National Forest Road · Structure no. 080603000002301
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 304 over Gin Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 304 over Gin Branch in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 304 over Gin Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 304 over Gin 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 304 over Gin Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is Fdr 304 over Gin Branch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 304 over Gin Branch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.