US Bridges

Pine Grove RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. South of LA 4 · Structure no. 040732123924931

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pine Grove RD over Muddy Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPine Grove RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.2 Mi. South of LA 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.20576, -92.82048
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Grove RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pine Grove RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.