US Bridges

Ellis Lee RD over Mile Branch

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Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI N LA 10&16th Frank · Structure no. 625930516900921

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Lee RD over Mile Branch is a concrete slab carrying Ellis Lee RD over Mile Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 431 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis Lee RD
CrossesMile Branch
Location1.7 MI N LA 10&16th Frank
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.85971, -90.15263
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2020)
Projected traffic431 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis Lee RD over Mile Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Lee RD over Mile Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ellis Lee RD over Mile Branch carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ellis Lee RD over Mile Branch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Lee RD over Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.