US Bridges

US0084 over Mill Pond Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI East of LA 772 · Structure no. 583000220500401

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Mill Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0084 over Mill Pond Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,982 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS0084
CrossesMill Pond Creek
Location.4 MI East of LA 772
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.69373, -92.171
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2021)
Projected traffic3,982 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0084 over Mill Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Mill Pond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0084 over Mill Pond Creek carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Mill Pond Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Mill Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.