US Bridges

LA0025 over Mill Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M S of LA 438 · Structure no. 625900590409801

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,272
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0025 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0025 over Mill Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,272 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesLA0025
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.8 M S of LA 438
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates30.97676, -90.17957
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,272 (2021)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0025 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0025 over Mill Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0025 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,272 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0025 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0025 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.