US Bridges

US0084 over Dugdemona River

Poor

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.59 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 086400220301591

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Dugdemona River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0084 over Dugdemona River in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 96 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 3 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 4,317 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,748 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS0084
CrossesDugdemona River
Location1.59 MI East of US 167
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.93696, -92.6034
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,317 (2021)
Projected traffic4,748 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0084 over Dugdemona River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US0084 over Dugdemona River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0084 over Dugdemona River carry?

About 4,317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Dugdemona River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Dugdemona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.