US Bridges

LA0392 over Hunter Branch

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI West of LA 111 · Structure no. 085801330200761

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0392 over Hunter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0392 over Hunter Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0392
CrossesHunter Branch
Location2.1 MI West of LA 111
RouteState Highway 392
Coordinates31.20316, -93.5372
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2021)
Projected traffic808 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0392 over Hunter Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0392 over Hunter Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0392 over Hunter Branch carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0392 over Hunter Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns LA0392 over Hunter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.