US Bridges

Oakie Flat Road over Trib of Comrade Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · V 803 670 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK00H43P

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Oakie Flat Road over Trib of Comrade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakie Flat Road over Trib of Comrade Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOakie Flat Road
CrossesTrib of Comrade Creek
LocationV 803 670
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.33758, -93.20651
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks40%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakie Flat Road over Trib of Comrade Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakie Flat Road over Trib of Comrade 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oakie Flat Road over Trib of Comrade Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Oakie Flat Road over Trib of Comrade Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oakie Flat Road over Trib of Comrade Creek?

It is owned by the Army.