US Bridges

West ST over Tributary to Mile Creek

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W of HWY 79-8 · Structure no. 046032366931751

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West ST over Tributary to Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West ST over Tributary to Mile Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,620 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest ST
CrossesTributary to Mile Creek
Location0.3 MI W of HWY 79-8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.60994, -93.29434
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West ST over Tributary to Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is West ST over Tributary to Mile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West ST over Tributary to Mile Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West ST over Tributary to Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West ST over Tributary to Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.