US Bridges

Carr RD over Miley Creek

Good

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 Mi. Southwest of LA 9 · Structure no. 040732126930301

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr RD over Miley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carr RD over Miley Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarr RD
CrossesMiley Creek
Location3.2 Mi. Southwest of LA 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.21097, -93.04905
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Carr RD over Miley Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr RD over Miley 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 Carr RD over Miley Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Carr RD over Miley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Carr RD over Miley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.