US Bridges

Mixon LN over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.0M NE of JCT LA 1061&16 · Structure no. 625330452901901

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mixon LN over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mixon LN over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMixon LN
CrossesCreek
Location1.0M NE of JCT LA 1061&16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.75482, -90.31659
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2019)
Projected traffic6 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mixon LN over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mixon LN over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mixon LN over Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mixon LN over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mixon LN over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.