US Bridges

Plainview Comm RD over Big Branch Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Miles NE of LA 392 · Structure no. 085800000080654

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview Comm RD over Big Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plainview Comm RD over Big Branch Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPlainview Comm RD
CrossesBig Branch Creek
Location1.7 Miles NE of LA 392
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.3475, -93.3834
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview Comm RD over Big Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview Comm RD over Big Branch Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Plainview Comm RD over Big Branch Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Plainview Comm RD over Big Branch Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview Comm RD over Big Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.