US Bridges

422 Fdr over Bundick Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 M. Ese. of Picke · Structure no. 080605000002532

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1976 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

422 Fdr over Bundick Creek is a concrete slab carrying 422 Fdr over Bundick Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries422 Fdr
CrossesBundick Creek
Location3.5 M. Ese. of Picke
RouteFederal Lands Road 422.6
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.01723, -93.21017
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1976)
Projected traffic375 by 2045
Trucks20%
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 422 Fdr over Bundick Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 422 Fdr over Bundick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 422 Fdr over Bundick Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 422 Fdr over Bundick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 422 Fdr over Bundick Creek?

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