Little Prairie RD over Muddy Creek
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 MI N of LA 42 · Structure no. 610330200905541
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Prairie RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Little Prairie RD over Muddy Creek in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Little Prairie RD over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Prairie RD over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Little Prairie RD over Muddy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Little Prairie RD over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Little Prairie RD over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.