LA0474 over Midkiff Creek
PoorPosted for loadSabine Parish, Louisiana · 7.57 MI East of LA 191 · Structure no. 084301200100251
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,105
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0474 over Midkiff Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0474 over Midkiff Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0474 over Midkiff Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0474 over Midkiff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0474 over Midkiff Creek carry?
About 1,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0474 over Midkiff Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0474 over Midkiff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.