US Bridges

Hickory DR over Canal/Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.2M East of Pontchr · Structure no. 625230152894691

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory DR over Canal/Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hickory DR over Canal/Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,081 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory DR
CrossesCanal/Creek
Location0.2M East of Pontchr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.25383, -89.78171
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2007)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hickory DR over Canal/Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory DR over Canal/Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hickory DR over Canal/Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Hickory DR over Canal/Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory DR over Canal/Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.