US Bridges

Boy Scout RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.75 Mi. South of LA 112 · Structure no. 084031035923591

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
172 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boy Scout RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Boy Scout RD over Mill Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoy Scout RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.75 Mi. South of LA 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.05789, -92.599
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Boy Scout RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boy Scout RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Boy Scout RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boy Scout RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Boy Scout RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.