US Bridges

Million Dollar Rd. over Bogue Falaya River

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · .1 Miles East of LA 25 · Structure no. 625200000620022

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,271
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Million Dollar Rd. over Bogue Falaya River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Million Dollar Rd. over Bogue Falaya River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,498 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMillion Dollar Rd.
CrossesBogue Falaya River
Location.1 Miles East of LA 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.55664, -90.14628
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,271 (2022)
Projected traffic2,498 by 2042
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 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 Million Dollar Rd. over Bogue Falaya River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Million Dollar Rd. over Bogue Falaya River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Million Dollar Rd. over Bogue Falaya River carry?

About 2,271 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Million Dollar Rd. over Bogue Falaya River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Million Dollar Rd. over Bogue Falaya River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.