US Bridges

Madeline ST over Little Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 0.24 FR 4 to 5 · Structure no. 054232284914551

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1974 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madeline ST over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying Madeline ST over Little Creek in Richland 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 1994. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMadeline ST
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationLogmi 0.24 FR 4 to 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47644, -91.76053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1974)
Projected traffic275 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Madeline ST over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Madeline ST over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Madeline ST over Little Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Madeline ST over Little Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Madeline ST over Little Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.