US Bridges

Dorcheat St. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.28 MI NE of US 371 · Structure no. 046000000040462

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorcheat St. over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorcheat St. over Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 100 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 979 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDorcheat St.
CrossesCreek
Location0.28 MI NE of US 371
RouteState Highway 80
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.59675, -93.33441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2017)
Projected traffic979 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorcheat St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Dorcheat St. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Dorcheat St. over Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dorcheat St. over Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dorcheat St. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.