US Bridges

LA0516 over Madden Mill Creek

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Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.41 Mi. E. of LA 792 · Structure no. 040700000040445

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0516 over Madden Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0516 over Madden Mill Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0516
CrossesMadden Mill Creek
Location2.41 Mi. E. of LA 792
RouteState Highway 516
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40996, -93.19296
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic194 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0516 over Madden Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0516 over Madden Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA0516 over Madden Mill Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0516 over Madden Mill Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0516 over Madden Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.