US Bridges

Mill ST over Hynson Bayou

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · Mill Street · Structure no. 084031171922671

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over Hynson Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Mill ST over Hynson Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill ST
CrossesHynson Bayou
LocationMill Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.2866, -92.4459
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill ST over Hynson Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill ST over Hynson Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mill ST over Hynson Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mill ST over Hynson Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Mill ST over Hynson Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.