US Bridges

Hidden Oaks DR over Creek

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles North of Gause · Structure no. 625200000620156

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Oaks DR over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hidden Oaks DR over 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHidden Oaks DR
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Miles North of Gause
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.29338, -89.74072
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
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

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 Hidden Oaks DR over Creek built?

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

What condition is Hidden Oaks DR over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hidden Oaks DR over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hidden Oaks DR over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Oaks DR over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.