LA0009 over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadBienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 Mi. South of LA 155 · Structure no. 040700890301771
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,172
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0009 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Mill Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0009 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0009 over Mill 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 LA0009 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,172 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0009 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0009 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.