US Bridges

Joiner RD over East Bedico Creek Bridge

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · LA 1077 1.2 MI N JCT 1085 · Structure no. 625230285901241

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joiner RD over East Bedico Creek Bridge is a concrete culvert carrying Joiner RD over East Bedico Creek Bridge in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJoiner RD
CrossesEast Bedico Creek Bridge
LocationLA 1077 1.2 MI N JCT 1085
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48194, -90.20515
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic55 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joiner RD over East Bedico Creek Bridge built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joiner RD over East Bedico Creek Bridge 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 Joiner RD over East Bedico Creek Bridge carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Joiner RD over East Bedico Creek Bridge?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Joiner RD over East Bedico Creek Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.