US Bridges

LA0164 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 5.48 MI E. of LA 163 · Structure no. 046001220305481

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0164 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief is a concrete culvert carrying LA0164 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 3,472 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0164
CrossesDorcheat Bayou Relief
Location5.48 MI E. of LA 163
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates32.53733, -93.3166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,472 (2021)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0164 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0164 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0164 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief carry?

About 3,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0164 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns LA0164 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.