LA0507 over Edwards Mill Creek
PoorBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI W JCT LA 9 · Structure no. 040700900417591
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0507 over Edwards Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0507 over Edwards Mill Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0507 over Edwards Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0507 over Edwards 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0507 over Edwards Mill Creek carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0507 over Edwards Mill Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0507 over Edwards Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.