Belsha RD over Dowden Creek
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Miles North of LA 111 · Structure no. 085831182931821
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belsha RD over Dowden Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Belsha RD over Dowden Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2019. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belsha RD over Dowden Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belsha RD over Dowden 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 Belsha RD over Dowden Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Belsha RD over Dowden Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Belsha RD over Dowden Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.