US Bridges

US0080 over Bayou Dorcheat

Poor

Webster Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI East of US 371 · Structure no. 046000010407021

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
282 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Bayou Dorcheat is a concrete tee beam carrying US0080 over Bayou Dorcheat in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,019 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesBayou Dorcheat
Location.2 MI East of US 371
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.59726, -93.3323
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,109 (2021)
Projected traffic10,019 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Bayou Dorcheat built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Bayou Dorcheat in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Bayou Dorcheat carry?

About 9,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Bayou Dorcheat?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Bayou Dorcheat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.