US Bridges

Deloutre Switch RD over Railroad Branch

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Union Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M N Int 620 · Structure no. 055632499921881

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deloutre Switch RD over Railroad Branch is a concrete slab carrying Deloutre Switch RD over Railroad Branch in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 492 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDeloutre Switch RD
CrossesRailroad Branch
Location0.2 M N Int 620
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.83124, -92.31114
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2019)
Projected traffic492 by 2039
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 Deloutre Switch RD over Railroad Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deloutre Switch RD over Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Deloutre Switch RD over Railroad Branch carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Deloutre Switch RD over Railroad Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Deloutre Switch RD over Railroad Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.