I0020 over Cooley Branch
GoodWebster Parish, Louisiana · 0.41M East of LA 7/MINDEN · Structure no. 046004510309432
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over Cooley Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over Cooley Branch in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 44,225 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,647 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I0020 over Cooley Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I0020 over Cooley Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I0020 over Cooley Branch carry?
About 44,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over Cooley Branch?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over Cooley Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.