Poplar ST over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI South of LA 1156 · Structure no. 070230518924501
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar ST over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poplar ST over Mill Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 825 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar ST over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar ST over Mill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Poplar ST over Mill Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Poplar ST over Mill Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar ST over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.