Fdr 814 over Cow Branch
FairWebster Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Mi. E. of La. 159 · Structure no. 080608000002801
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 814 over Cow Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 814 over Cow Branch in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 814 over Cow Branch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 814 over Cow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 814 over Cow Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is Fdr 814 over Cow Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 814 over Cow Branch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.