US Bridges

Henderson Brown RD over Watson Branch

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 Mi. E of LA 577 · Structure no. 053700000053703

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Brown RD over Watson Branch is a steel culvert carrying Henderson Brown RD over Watson Branch in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHenderson Brown RD
CrossesWatson Branch
Location3.5 Mi. E of LA 577
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.36472, -92.16255
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2009)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Brown RD over Watson Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Brown RD over Watson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson Brown RD over Watson Branch carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Henderson Brown RD over Watson Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Brown RD over Watson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.