Chris Kennedy RD over Gum Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.32 Mi. South of LA 41 · Structure no. 625200000620365
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 848
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chris Kennedy RD over Gum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chris Kennedy RD over Gum Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 932 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Kennedy RD over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chris Kennedy RD over Gum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Chris Kennedy RD over Gum Creek carry?
About 848 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Chris Kennedy RD over Gum Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Chris Kennedy RD over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.