US Bridges

South Cleveland ST over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.85 Mi. W. of LA 21 · Structure no. 625200000620049

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Cleveland ST over Rattlesnake Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying South Cleveland ST over Rattlesnake Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSouth Cleveland ST
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.85 Mi. W. of LA 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.47433, -90.12455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 South Cleveland ST over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Cleveland ST over Rattlesnake 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does South Cleveland ST over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is South Cleveland ST over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Cleveland ST over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.