US Bridges

Savage Forks RD over Big Branch

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.02 M. S. of End LA 1211 · Structure no. 085831034932011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage Forks RD over Big Branch is a steel culvert carrying Savage Forks RD over Big Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 1996. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage Forks RD
CrossesBig Branch
Location1.02 M. S. of End LA 1211
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.05751, -93.3353
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (1976)
Projected traffic319 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 Savage Forks RD over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage Forks RD over Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Savage Forks RD over Big Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Savage Forks RD over Big Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Savage Forks RD over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.