US Bridges

Tallow Creek Blvd over Soap and Tallow Branch

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · .20 MI N of Old LA 1085 · Structure no. 625200000620328

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallow Creek Blvd over Soap and Tallow Branch is a concrete slab carrying Tallow Creek Blvd over Soap and Tallow Branch in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTallow Creek Blvd
CrossesSoap and Tallow Branch
Location.20 MI N of Old LA 1085
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.46962, -90.15382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2005)
Projected traffic330 by 2025
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 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 Tallow Creek Blvd over Soap and Tallow Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallow Creek Blvd over Soap and Tallow Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Tallow Creek Blvd over Soap and Tallow Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Tallow Creek Blvd over Soap and Tallow Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tallow Creek Blvd over Soap and Tallow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.