Penton Road over Mile Br.
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. N. of Hwy. 4 · Structure no. 625930519900771
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penton Road over Mile Br. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penton Road over Mile Br. 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,520 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penton Road over Mile Br. built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penton Road over Mile Br. 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 Penton Road over Mile Br. carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Penton Road over Mile Br.?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Penton Road over Mile Br.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.