US Bridges

Fitzgerald Church over Simulsa Creek

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Miles North of Millio · Structure no. 625200000107007

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzgerald Church over Simulsa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fitzgerald Church over Simulsa Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFitzgerald Church
CrossesSimulsa Creek
Location1.1 Miles North of Millio
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.59032, -90.10073
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2022)
Projected traffic217 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fitzgerald Church over Simulsa Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzgerald Church over Simulsa Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzgerald Church over Simulsa Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fitzgerald Church over Simulsa Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzgerald Church over Simulsa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.