US Bridges

Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek Relief

PoorPosted for load

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI N of LA 377 · Structure no. 070230524925561

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek Relief in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArkadelphia RD
CrossesSix Mile Creek Relief
Location4.0 MI N of LA 377
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.87035, -92.92533
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic286 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek Relief 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 Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek Relief carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek Relief?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Arkadelphia RD over Six Mile Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.