US Bridges

Cooper Church RD over Parish RD #4 Zourie Bayo

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Cooper Road · Structure no. 085831022931711

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
153 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
510
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Church RD over Parish RD #4 Zourie Bayo is a concrete slab carrying Cooper Church RD over Parish RD #4 Zourie Bayo in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 561 by 1996. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCooper Church RD
CrossesParish RD #4 Zourie Bayo
LocationCooper Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.03653, -93.2855
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (1976)
Projected traffic561 by 1996
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Church RD over Parish RD #4 Zourie Bayo built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Church RD over Parish RD #4 Zourie Bayo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper Church RD over Parish RD #4 Zourie Bayo carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Cooper Church RD over Parish RD #4 Zourie Bayo?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Church RD over Parish RD #4 Zourie Bayo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.