US Bridges

Barefield RD over Dry Fork Cut-Off

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI N of LA 584 · Structure no. 054232252914731

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barefield RD over Dry Fork Cut-Off is a concrete slab carrying Barefield RD over Dry Fork Cut-Off in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2036. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBarefield RD
CrossesDry Fork Cut-Off
Location1.1 MI N of LA 584
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42065, -91.79007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2036
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barefield RD over Dry Fork Cut-Off built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barefield RD over Dry Fork Cut-Off 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Barefield RD over Dry Fork Cut-Off carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Barefield RD over Dry Fork Cut-Off?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barefield RD over Dry Fork Cut-Off?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.