Jimi Thomas RD over Miller Creek Bridge
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 4.6 MI N. of HWY LA 10 · Structure no. 625930530900351
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jimi Thomas RD over Miller Creek Bridge is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimi Thomas RD over Miller Creek Bridge in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimi Thomas RD over Miller Creek Bridge built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jimi Thomas RD over Miller Creek Bridge 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Jimi Thomas RD over Miller Creek Bridge carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Jimi Thomas RD over Miller Creek Bridge?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Jimi Thomas RD over Miller Creek Bridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.