Waggoner Tap RD over Cohcran Creek
PoorPosted for loadLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Miles South of US 84E · Structure no. 583031478921901
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waggoner Tap RD over Cohcran Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waggoner Tap RD over Cohcran Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waggoner Tap RD over Cohcran Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waggoner Tap RD over Cohcran Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Waggoner Tap RD over Cohcran Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Waggoner Tap RD over Cohcran Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Waggoner Tap RD over Cohcran Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.