LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficWebster Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI East of LA 3014 · Structure no. 046000850507171
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 382 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 421
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2041. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou carry?
About 421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.