Old Highway 7 over Trib to Dorcheat Bayou
FairPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI N of HWY 7 · Structure no. 046032439932261
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 7 over Trib to Dorcheat Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Old Highway 7 over Trib to Dorcheat Bayou in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Highway 7 over Trib to Dorcheat Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 7 over Trib to Dorcheat Bayou 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 Highway 7 over Trib to Dorcheat Bayou carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Old Highway 7 over Trib to Dorcheat Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 7 over Trib to Dorcheat Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.