Caples RD over Booker Branch
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Miles East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053700000400440
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caples RD over Booker Branch is a steel culvert carrying Caples RD over Booker Branch in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 1999. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caples RD over Booker Branch built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caples RD over Booker Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Caples RD over Booker Branch carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Caples RD over Booker Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Caples RD over Booker Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.