US Bridges

Roy Lee Snell RD over Anacoco Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · App. 0.5 M W of Rivers RD · Structure no. 085831212932161

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Lee Snell RD over Anacoco Creek is a concrete slab carrying Roy Lee Snell RD over Anacoco Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2018. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoy Lee Snell RD
CrossesAnacoco Creek
LocationApp. 0.5 M W of Rivers RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.35361, -93.3616
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1998)
Projected traffic132 by 2018
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Lee Snell RD over Anacoco Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Lee Snell RD over Anacoco Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Roy Lee Snell RD over Anacoco Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Roy Lee Snell RD over Anacoco Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Lee Snell RD over Anacoco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.