US Bridges

Sub Regional Parkw over Drainage Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.42 MI E of LA 467 · Structure no. 085800000085810

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sub Regional Parkw over Drainage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sub Regional Parkw over Drainage Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSub Regional Parkw
CrossesDrainage Creek
Location1.42 MI E of LA 467
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.12432, -93.22496
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sub Regional Parkw over Drainage Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sub Regional Parkw over Drainage 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 Sub Regional Parkw over Drainage Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sub Regional Parkw over Drainage Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sub Regional Parkw over Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.