Dorcheat RD over Cow Branch
PoorWebster Parish, Louisiana · 6 MI N of HWY 79-80 · Structure no. 046032413931971
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorcheat RD over Cow Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dorcheat RD over Cow Branch in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 833 vehicles a day, projected to reach 916 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorcheat RD over Cow Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorcheat RD over Cow Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Dorcheat RD over Cow Branch carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Dorcheat RD over Cow Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Dorcheat RD over Cow Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.