US Bridges

Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Union Parish, Louisiana · 5.8 Mi. NW Int. 209 · Structure no. 055632599923951

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Mill Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 402 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPilgrim Rest Ch RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location5.8 Mi. NW Int. 209
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.99961, -92.65925
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2019)
Projected traffic402 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.