LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 1.22 MI West of LA 3008 · Structure no. 046000850507651
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 537
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou 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 LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief carry?
About 537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0160 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.