US Bridges

Bell Richard Ave over Hogpen Branch

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 949 320 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0RSF18

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Bell Richard Ave over Hogpen Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Bell Richard Ave over Hogpen Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Richard Ave
CrossesHogpen Branch
LocationVe 949 320
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.04067, -93.21518
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic160 by 2046
Trucks99%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$24,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Richard Ave over Hogpen Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Richard Ave over Hogpen 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 Bell Richard Ave over Hogpen Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.

How long is Bell Richard Ave over Hogpen Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Richard Ave over Hogpen Branch?

It is owned by the Army.