US Bridges

Old Arcadia RD over Trib. to Cooley Branch

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of HWY 79 · Structure no. 046032377931421

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Arcadia RD over Trib. to Cooley Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old Arcadia RD over Trib. to Cooley Branch 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 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 543 vehicles a day, projected to reach 597 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Arcadia RD
CrossesTrib. to Cooley Branch
Location0.7 MI E of HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.6287, -93.23728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2020)
Projected traffic597 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Arcadia RD over Trib. to Cooley Branch built?

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

What condition is Old Arcadia RD over Trib. to 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Arcadia RD over Trib. to Cooley Branch carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Arcadia RD over Trib. to Cooley Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Arcadia RD over Trib. to Cooley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.