US Bridges

Jackson RD over Creek Canal

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Miles North of US190 · Structure no. 625230177894741

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Creek Canal is a steel culvert carrying Jackson RD over Creek Canal in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2009. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson RD
CrossesCreek Canal
Location0.2 Miles North of US190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.29574, -89.79107
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1989)
Projected traffic77 by 2009
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 Jackson RD over Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson RD over Creek Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson RD over Creek Canal carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Jackson RD over Creek Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.