US Bridges

Fdr 208 over Oden Branch

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080602000002201

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1981 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 208 over Oden Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 208 over Oden Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 208
CrossesOden Branch
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 208.1
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.18296, -92.51947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1981)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 208 over Oden Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 208 over Oden 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 208 over Oden Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Fdr 208 over Oden Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 208 over Oden Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.