US Bridges

Mike Fisher RD over Gorman Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 2.6M North of LA 16 · Structure no. 625930480901411

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mike Fisher RD over Gorman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mike Fisher RD over Gorman Creek in Washington 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 414 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMike Fisher RD
CrossesGorman Creek
Location2.6M North of LA 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.80022, -90.23436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic377 (2020)
Projected traffic414 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 Mike Fisher RD over Gorman Creek built?

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

What condition is Mike Fisher RD over Gorman 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mike Fisher RD over Gorman Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mike Fisher RD over Gorman Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mike Fisher RD over Gorman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.