US Bridges

Cottonwood RD over Pocosin Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 M. S. of Jim Cryer RD · Structure no. 085830575932211

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonwood RD over Pocosin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cottonwood RD over Pocosin Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCottonwood RD
CrossesPocosin Creek
Location3.4 M. S. of Jim Cryer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.95886, -93.3684
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cottonwood RD over Pocosin Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottonwood RD over Pocosin Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cottonwood RD over Pocosin Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Cottonwood RD over Pocosin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonwood RD over Pocosin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.