US Bridges

Millicent Way over Lateral C-6

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.34 MI SW of LA 1 · Structure no. 040932255934281

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,214
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millicent Way over Lateral C-6 is a steel culvert carrying Millicent Way over Lateral C-6 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 8,214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,035 by 2016. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMillicent Way
CrossesLateral C-6
Location0.34 MI SW of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42466, -93.71324
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,214 (1996)
Projected traffic9,035 by 2016
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Millicent Way over Lateral C-6 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millicent Way over Lateral C-6 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Millicent Way over Lateral C-6 carry?

About 8,214 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Millicent Way over Lateral C-6?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Millicent Way over Lateral C-6?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.