US Bridges

Drakes Creek Road over Trib to Drakes Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 853 335 · Structure no. DAPFORPOKLWX242

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Drakes Creek Road over Trib to Drakes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drakes Creek Road over Trib to Drakes Creek 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDrakes Creek Road
CrossesTrib to Drakes Creek
LocationVe 853 335
Coordinates31.03436, -93.15466
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$29,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drakes Creek Road over Trib to Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drakes Creek Road over Trib to Drakes 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 Drakes Creek Road over Trib to Drakes Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Drakes Creek Road over Trib to Drakes Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Drakes Creek Road over Trib to Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the Army.