US Bridges

Johns Gin RD over Johns Gin TR Mill Creek

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI So LA 525 · Structure no. 040932159940091

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns Gin RD over Johns Gin TR Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Johns Gin RD over Johns Gin TR Mill Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJohns Gin RD
CrossesJohns Gin TR Mill Creek
Location3 MI So LA 525
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.26469, -94.01577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Johns Gin RD over Johns Gin TR Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johns Gin RD over Johns Gin TR Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Johns Gin RD over Johns Gin TR Mill Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Johns Gin RD over Johns Gin TR Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Johns Gin RD over Johns Gin TR Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.