US Bridges

Dorcheat Rd. over Caney Creek

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 4.75 Mi. N of US 79/80 · Structure no. 046000000040013

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorcheat Rd. over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dorcheat Rd. over Caney Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDorcheat Rd.
CrossesCaney Creek
Location4.75 Mi. N of US 79/80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.67038, -93.3214
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2019)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dorcheat Rd. over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorcheat Rd. over Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dorcheat Rd. over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Dorcheat Rd. over Caney Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dorcheat Rd. over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.