Drakes Fork RD over Horse Branch Trib
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 Miles South of LA 10 · Structure no. 085830538930511
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drakes Fork RD over Horse Branch Trib is a steel culvert carrying Drakes Fork RD over Horse Branch Trib in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2012. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drakes Fork RD over Horse Branch Trib built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drakes Fork RD over Horse Branch Trib 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Drakes Fork RD over Horse Branch Trib carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Drakes Fork RD over Horse Branch Trib?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Drakes Fork RD over Horse Branch Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.