US Bridges

I0012 over Tickfaw River

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 4.3 Miles East of LA 63 · Structure no. 623204540218831

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
75,867
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Tickfaw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0012 over Tickfaw River in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 years old, older 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 75,867 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,453 by 2041. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0012
CrossesTickfaw River
Location4.3 Miles East of LA 63
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.47475, -90.6754
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,867 (2021)
Projected traffic83,453 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0012 over Tickfaw River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I0012 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0012 over Tickfaw River carry?

About 75,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over Tickfaw River?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Tickfaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.