US Bridges

Madden Mill Crk RD over Madden Mill Creek

Good

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI North of LA 154 · Structure no. 040732236931111

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madden Mill Crk RD over Madden Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madden Mill Crk RD over Madden Mill Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMadden Mill Crk RD
CrossesMadden Mill Creek
Location2.6 MI North of LA 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.39296, -93.18543
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic77 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madden Mill Crk RD over Madden Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madden Mill Crk RD over Madden Mill 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 Madden Mill Crk RD over Madden Mill Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Madden Mill Crk RD over Madden Mill Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Madden Mill Crk RD over Madden Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.