Fdr 400 over Drakes Creek
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · 9.6 Mi. Ene. of Rospine · Structure no. 080605000002504
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1982 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 400 over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 400 over Drakes Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 400 over Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 400 over Drakes Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 400 over Drakes Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1982 count).
How long is Fdr 400 over Drakes Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 400 over Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.