Piney Woods RD over Six Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadBienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 MI W of LA 9 · Structure no. 040732194930281
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piney Woods RD over Six Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piney Woods RD over Six Mile Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Piney Woods RD over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Piney Woods RD over Six Mile 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Piney Woods RD over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Piney Woods RD over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Piney Woods RD over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.