Clydesdale Road over Cow Slough
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · 1.67 M SW of LA 4 · Structure no. 585432037912101
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clydesdale Road over Cow Slough is a concrete slab carrying Clydesdale Road over Cow Slough in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2023. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clydesdale Road over Cow Slough built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clydesdale Road over Cow Slough 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Clydesdale Road over Cow Slough carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Clydesdale Road over Cow Slough?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Clydesdale Road over Cow Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.