US Bridges

Cooper Church RD over Zourie Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.48 M. W. of US 171 · Structure no. 085831022931781

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Church RD over Zourie Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cooper Church RD over Zourie Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2021. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCooper Church RD
CrossesZourie Creek
Location1.48 M. W. of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.03641, -93.2973
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2001)
Projected traffic880 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Church RD over Zourie Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Church RD over Zourie Creek 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 Zourie Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Cooper Church RD over Zourie Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Church RD over Zourie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.