US0080 over Dorcheat Relief
PoorWebster Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of US 371 · Structure no. 046000010407501
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,109
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0080 over Dorcheat Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Dorcheat Relief 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 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0080 over Dorcheat Relief built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0080 over Dorcheat Relief 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 Dorcheat Relief carry?
About 9,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US0080 over Dorcheat Relief?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US0080 over Dorcheat Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.