LA0160 over Dorcheat B Relief
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 0.87 MI West of LA 3008 · Structure no. 046000850508001
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 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 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 95 ft (29 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.