US Bridges

US0080 over Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 2.57 MI East of US 371 · Structure no. 046000010409571

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0080 over Mile Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3 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 9,109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,019 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesMile Creek
Location2.57 MI East of US 371
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.60861, -93.2934
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,109 (2021)
Projected traffic10,019 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$436,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Mile Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over Mile Creek carry?

About 9,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Mile Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.