US Bridges

Miller ST over Tributary to Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of HWY 79-8 · Structure no. 046032369931751

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller ST over Tributary to Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miller ST over Tributary to Mile Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller ST
CrossesTributary to Mile Creek
Location0.5 MI N of HWY 79-8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61475, -93.29094
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic572 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 Miller ST over Tributary to Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller 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 Miller ST over Tributary to Mile Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Miller ST over Tributary to Mile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Miller ST over Tributary to Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.