US Bridges

Lee RD over House Creek

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M North of LA 1129 · Structure no. 625230399900471

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD over House Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee RD over House Creek 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 814 vehicles a day, projected to reach 895 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLee RD
CrossesHouse Creek
Location0.2 M North of LA 1129
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66432, -90.08032
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2022)
Projected traffic895 by 2042
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 Lee RD over House Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee RD over House 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee RD over House Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee RD over House Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lee RD over House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.