Dowd RD over Drainage Canal
FairMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI W of LA 138 · Structure no. 053432418915171
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowd RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Dowd RD over Drainage Canal in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowd RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowd RD over Drainage Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dowd RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Dowd RD over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Dowd RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.