LA0531 over Cooley Branch
FairWebster Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 046001110206121
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,689
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0531 over Cooley Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0531 over Cooley Branch in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,857 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0531 over Cooley Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0531 over Cooley Branch 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 LA0531 over Cooley Branch carry?
About 1,689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0531 over Cooley Branch?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0531 over Cooley Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.