Double Church over Couley Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinn Parish, Louisiana · App. 2.5 Mi. S. of US 84 · Structure no. 086431502925661
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Double Church over Couley Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Double Church over Couley Creek in Winn 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Double Church over Couley Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Double Church over Couley Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Double Church over Couley Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Double Church over Couley Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Double Church over Couley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.