US Bridges

Roy Lee Snell RD over Br. of W. Anacoco Cr.

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · App. 0.5 M W of Rivers RD · Structure no. 085831212932181

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Lee Snell RD over Br. of W. Anacoco Cr. is a steel culvert carrying Roy Lee Snell RD over Br. of W. Anacoco Cr. 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 1996. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy Lee Snell RD
CrossesBr. of W. Anacoco Cr.
LocationApp. 0.5 M W of Rivers RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.35335, -93.3631
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1976)
Projected traffic88 by 1996
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 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 Roy Lee Snell RD over Br. of W. Anacoco Cr. built?

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

What condition is Roy Lee Snell RD over Br. of W. Anacoco Cr. 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 Roy Lee Snell RD over Br. of W. Anacoco Cr. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Roy Lee Snell RD over Br. of W. Anacoco Cr.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Lee Snell RD over Br. of W. Anacoco Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.