US Bridges

LA0010 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. E of Int LA 112 · Structure no. 070200660401761

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,773
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Mill Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 2,773 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E of Int LA 112
RouteState Highway 10
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.87773, -92.7987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,773 (2021)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.