US Bridges

Mitchiner RD over Little Colewa Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI W of LA 17 · Structure no. 054200000700228

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchiner RD over Little Colewa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mitchiner RD over Little Colewa Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMitchiner RD
CrossesLittle Colewa Creek
Location4.1 MI W of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.58218, -91.55757
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width3 ft (0.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic192 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Mitchiner RD over Little Colewa Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchiner RD over Little Colewa 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mitchiner RD over Little Colewa Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mitchiner RD over Little Colewa Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchiner RD over Little Colewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.