US Bridges

Monroe Cr. RD over Pushepatapa Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 06.48 MI West of HWY 21 · Structure no. 625930568895461

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Cr. RD over Pushepatapa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Monroe Cr. RD over Pushepatapa Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Cr. RD
CrossesPushepatapa Creek
Location06.48 MI West of HWY 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.94577, -89.91129
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2020)
Projected traffic354 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Cr. RD over Pushepatapa Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Cr. RD over Pushepatapa Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Cr. RD over Pushepatapa Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Monroe Cr. RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Cr. RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.