US Bridges

LA0544 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.62 MI East of LA 563 · Structure no. 053102960301621

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,636
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0544 over Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0544 over Mill Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,636 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,799 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0544
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.62 MI East of LA 563
RouteState Highway 544
Coordinates32.58038, -92.7388
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,636 (2021)
Projected traffic12,799 by 2041
Trucks19%
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

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 LA0544 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0544 over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0544 over Mill Creek carry?

About 11,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0544 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0544 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.