US Bridges

Cowart ST over Eli Cooper Bridge Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 1.15 FR 358 to Ode · Structure no. 583031412920591

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowart ST over Eli Cooper Bridge Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cowart ST over Eli Cooper Bridge Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 1993. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCowart ST
CrossesEli Cooper Bridge Creek
LocationLog MI 1.15 FR 358 to Ode
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.72307, -92.08029
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1973)
Projected traffic44 by 1993
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowart ST over Eli Cooper Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowart ST over Eli Cooper Bridge Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cowart ST over Eli Cooper Bridge Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Cowart ST over Eli Cooper Bridge Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cowart ST over Eli Cooper Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.