US Bridges

Plainview RD over Midkiff Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 Mi. East of US 171 · Structure no. 084331273932621

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview RD over Midkiff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plainview RD over Midkiff Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,001 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPlainview RD
CrossesMidkiff Creek
Location0.03 Mi. East of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.43695, -93.4562
Functional classRural 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2022)
Projected traffic1,001 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Plainview RD over Midkiff Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview RD over Midkiff 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Plainview RD over Midkiff Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plainview RD over Midkiff Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview RD over Midkiff Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.