Cook RD over Ash Slough
PoorRichland Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 2.70 FR 271 to · Structure no. 054232260913361
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook RD over Ash Slough is a steel culvert carrying Cook RD over Ash Slough in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 1994. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cook RD over Ash Slough built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cook RD over Ash Slough 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cook RD over Ash Slough carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Cook RD over Ash Slough?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Cook RD over Ash Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.