US Bridges

Mt. Sinai over Trout Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 4.60 FR 518 to 450 · Structure no. 583031392921411

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
137 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Sinai over Trout Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Sinai over Trout Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 1993. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMt. Sinai
CrossesTrout Creek
LocationLogmi 4.60 FR 518 to 450
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.65241, -92.23515
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1973)
Projected traffic198 by 1993
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Sinai over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Sinai over Trout Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Sinai over Trout Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Mt. Sinai over Trout Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Sinai over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.