US Bridges

LA0002 over Dorcheat Bayou

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI East of LA 802 · Structure no. 046000830607661

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
552 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Dorcheat Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0002 over Dorcheat Bayou in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,694 by 2041. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesDorcheat Bayou
Location1.4 MI East of LA 802
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.92389, -93.3745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2021)
Projected traffic1,694 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Dorcheat Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Dorcheat Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Dorcheat Bayou carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Dorcheat Bayou?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Dorcheat Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.