US Bridges

Emmanuel RD over Mill Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Miles West of LA 490 · Structure no. 083531296925281

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmanuel RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Emmanuel RD over Mill Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 387 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesEmmanuel RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 Miles West of LA 490
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.49385, -92.8803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2022)
Projected traffic387 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmanuel RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmanuel RD over Mill 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Emmanuel RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emmanuel RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Emmanuel RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.