US Bridges

West Boundary RD over Hurricane Branch

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M. N. of Bailey Rd. · Structure no. 085830570931381

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Boundary RD over Hurricane Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying West Boundary RD over Hurricane Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 1996. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Boundary RD
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location0.5 M. N. of Bailey Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.94967, -93.2307
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1976)
Projected traffic143 by 1996
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Boundary RD over Hurricane Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Boundary RD over Hurricane Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Boundary RD over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is West Boundary RD over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Boundary RD over Hurricane Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.