US Bridges

Laverne Crain RD over Joes Branch

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 MI S JCT LA 438 & 62 · Structure no. 625930571895601

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laverne Crain RD over Joes Branch is a concrete slab carrying Laverne Crain RD over Joes Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLaverne Crain RD
CrossesJoes Branch
Location0.40 MI S JCT LA 438 & 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.95199, -89.93419
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laverne Crain RD over Joes Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laverne Crain RD over Joes Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Laverne Crain RD over Joes Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Laverne Crain RD over Joes Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Laverne Crain RD over Joes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.