US Bridges

LA0160 over Dorcheat B Relief

PoorPosted for load

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI East of LA 3014 · Structure no. 046000850507511

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0160 over Dorcheat B Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0160 over Dorcheat B Relief 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0160
CrossesDorcheat B Relief
Location2.9 MI East of LA 3014
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates32.84689, -93.3505
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2021)
Projected traffic590 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$478,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0160 over Dorcheat B Relief built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0160 over Dorcheat B 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0160 over Dorcheat B Relief carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0160 over Dorcheat B Relief?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0160 over Dorcheat B Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.