US Bridges

Fitzmorris RD over Metrch Pipe @ Tice Branc

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 3.35M S.Of LA 437 &LA1081 · Structure no. 625230318900501

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzmorris RD over Metrch Pipe @ Tice Branc is a steel culvert carrying Fitzmorris RD over Metrch Pipe @ Tice Branc in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 959 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFitzmorris RD
CrossesMetrch Pipe @ Tice Branc
Location3.35M S.Of LA 437 &LA1081
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53108, -90.08349
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2017)
Projected traffic959 by 2037
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitzmorris RD over Metrch Pipe @ Tice Branc built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzmorris RD over Metrch Pipe @ Tice Branc 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 Fitzmorris RD over Metrch Pipe @ Tice Branc carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Fitzmorris RD over Metrch Pipe @ Tice Branc?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzmorris RD over Metrch Pipe @ Tice Branc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.