US Bridges

Millard Hill RD over Stowe Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI SE LA 33 · Structure no. 055632427922641

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millard Hill RD over Stowe Creek is a concrete slab carrying Millard Hill RD over Stowe Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMillard Hill RD
CrossesStowe Creek
Location.6 MI SE LA 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.71362, -92.44276
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic151 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Millard Hill RD over Stowe Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millard Hill RD over Stowe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Millard Hill RD over Stowe Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Millard Hill RD over Stowe Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Millard Hill RD over Stowe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.