US Bridges

Fdr 422 over Hurricane Branch

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 5.2 M. Ne. of Rosepin · Structure no. 080605000002528

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1976 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 422 over Hurricane Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 422 over Hurricane Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 422
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location5.2 M. Ne. of Rosepin
RouteCounty Highway 422.1
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.96449, -93.22639
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1976)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 422 over Hurricane Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 422 over Hurricane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fdr 422 over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Fdr 422 over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 422 over Hurricane Branch?

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