Ben West RD over West Fork Prairie CR
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · 6.5 MI NE of Anacoco · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0BRH70
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Ben West RD over West Fork Prairie CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ben West RD over West Fork Prairie CR in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben West RD over West Fork Prairie CR built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben West RD over West Fork Prairie CR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ben West RD over West Fork Prairie CR carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ben West RD over West Fork Prairie CR?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ben West RD over West Fork Prairie CR?
It is owned by the Army.