Drakes Creek Road over Obanion Branch
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 840 326 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0LWX23
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Drakes Creek Road over Obanion Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Drakes Creek Road over Obanion Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drakes Creek Road over Obanion Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drakes Creek Road over Obanion Branch 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 Drakes Creek Road over Obanion Branch carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Drakes Creek Road over Obanion Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).
Who owns Drakes Creek Road over Obanion Branch?
It is owned by the Army.