US Bridges

West 15th Street over Rattlesnake Branch

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mile W of LA 21 · Structure no. 625200000620336

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 15th Street over Rattlesnake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West 15th Street over Rattlesnake Branch in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest 15th Street
CrossesRattlesnake Branch
Location1.0 Mile W of LA 21
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.48172, -90.1246
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2006)
Projected traffic134 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West 15th Street over Rattlesnake Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 15th Street over Rattlesnake Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West 15th Street over Rattlesnake Branch carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is West 15th Street over Rattlesnake Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns West 15th Street over Rattlesnake Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.