FH 59 over Clear Branch
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080603000002332
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FH 59 over Clear Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying FH 59 over Clear Branch in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FH 59 over Clear Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FH 59 over Clear 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FH 59 over Clear Branch carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is FH 59 over Clear Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FH 59 over Clear Branch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.