US Bridges

Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Cooley Branch

FairPosted for load

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of HWY 79 · Structure no. 046032378931451

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Cooley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Cooley Branch in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,041 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,145 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Arcadia RD
CrossesTrib to Cooley Branch
Location0.4 MI E of HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.62953, -93.24252
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2020)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Arcadia RD over Trib to Cooley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.