US Bridges

Mt. Pleasant RD over Lees Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Mi. West of La. 1075 · Structure no. 625930444895271

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Pleasant RD over Lees Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Pleasant RD over Lees Creek in Washington 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 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 1,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,287 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMt. Pleasant RD
CrossesLees Creek
Location1.7 Mi. West of La. 1075
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.73978, -89.87743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2020)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2040
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 Mt. Pleasant RD over Lees Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt. Pleasant RD over Lees 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Pleasant RD over Lees Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mt. Pleasant RD over Lees Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Pleasant RD over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.