Mclin RD over Dutchman Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 1.4MI from LA 449 · Structure no. 624630391904571
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mclin RD over Dutchman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mclin RD over Dutchman Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 1994. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mclin RD over Dutchman Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mclin RD over Dutchman 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mclin RD over Dutchman Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Mclin RD over Dutchman Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Mclin RD over Dutchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.