Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 Mi. N. of LA 112 · Structure no. 070230523925551
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile 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 2024.
How much traffic does Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.