Mitch RD over Peters Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. W of Hwy. 21 · Structure no. 625930489895141
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitch RD over Peters Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitch RD over Peters Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,562 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitch RD over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mitch RD over Peters Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mitch RD over Peters Creek carry?
About 1,420 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Mitch RD over Peters Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mitch RD over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.