Ben West RD over Unknown Creek
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · Fort Johnson · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0BRH71
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 Unknown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ben West RD over Unknown Creek 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben West RD over Unknown Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben West RD over Unknown 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 Ben West RD over Unknown Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ben West RD over Unknown Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ben West RD over Unknown Creek?
It is owned by the Army.