Muddy Creek RD over Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadAscension Parish, Louisiana · .8 Mi.N.Of LA44 LA4 · Structure no. 610330199905541
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Muddy Creek RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Muddy Creek RD over Muddy Creek in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Muddy Creek RD over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Muddy Creek RD over Muddy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Muddy Creek RD over Muddy Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Muddy Creek RD over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Muddy Creek RD over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.