US Bridges

Springridge-Texas over Mill Creek

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. East of Tex · Structure no. 040932187940211

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,102
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springridge-Texas over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Springridge-Texas over Mill Creek in Caddo 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,612 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringridge-Texas
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 Mi. East of Tex
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.31238, -94.03567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,102 (2020)
Projected traffic5,612 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Springridge-Texas over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springridge-Texas over 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 Springridge-Texas over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,102 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Springridge-Texas over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Springridge-Texas over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.