Dorcheat RD over Cow Creek
FairWebster Parish, Louisiana · 10 MI N of HWY 79-80 · Structure no. 046032452931951
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorcheat RD over Cow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dorcheat RD over Cow Creek 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorcheat RD over Cow Creek 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 Dorcheat RD over Cow Creek carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Dorcheat RD over Cow Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Dorcheat RD over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.