US Bridges

LA0022 over Tickfaw River

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI FR JCT LA444-LA22 · Structure no. 623202600502101

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,655 ft
50 main spans
Daily traffic
2,729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0022 over Tickfaw River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0022 over Tickfaw River in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,729 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2041. The structure is 3,655 ft (1,114 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesLA0022
CrossesTickfaw River
Location2.1 MI FR JCT LA444-LA22
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates30.37152, -90.5534
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans50
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,655 ft (1,114 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,729 (2021)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0022 over Tickfaw River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0022 over Tickfaw River 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 LA0022 over Tickfaw River carry?

About 2,729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0022 over Tickfaw River?

The structure is 3,655 ft (1,114 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0022 over Tickfaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.