Midway RD over Black Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M E of LA 955 · Structure no. 611930455911021
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Midway RD over Black Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway RD over Black Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Midway RD over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Midway RD over Black 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Midway RD over Black Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Midway RD over Black Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Midway RD over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.