US Bridges

LA0009 over Edwards Mill CR

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 MI North of LA 4 · Structure no. 040700890314471

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0009 over Edwards Mill CR is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Edwards Mill CR in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0009
CrossesEdwards Mill CR
Location4.7 MI North of LA 4
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.32021, -92.9775
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2021)
Projected traffic376 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$556,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0009 over Edwards Mill CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is LA0009 over Edwards Mill CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does LA0009 over Edwards Mill CR carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0009 over Edwards Mill CR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0009 over Edwards Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.