US Bridges

Military RD over Pushepatapa Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 Mi. W of HWY 21 · Structure no. 625930540895151

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
247 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military RD over Pushepatapa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Military RD over Pushepatapa Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 374 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary RD
CrossesPushepatapa Creek
Location1.8 Mi. W of HWY 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.90077, -89.85948
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic374 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Military RD over Pushepatapa Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military RD over Pushepatapa 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 Military RD over Pushepatapa Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Military RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Military RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.