US Bridges

Wise RD over Five MI Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI SE of LA 545 · Structure no. 053100000050294

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wise RD over Five MI Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wise RD over Five MI Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWise RD
CrossesFive MI Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of LA 545
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.71271, -92.76072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2005)
Projected traffic167 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wise RD over Five MI Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wise RD over Five MI 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wise RD over Five MI Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wise RD over Five MI Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wise RD over Five MI Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.