US Bridges

Troy Spears RD over Spring Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · .2 Mi. S. of LA 1054 · Structure no. 625300000000143

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troy Spears RD over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Troy Spears RD over Spring Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTroy Spears RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.2 Mi. S. of LA 1054
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.89784, -90.46866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2039
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

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 Troy Spears RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Troy Spears RD over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Troy Spears RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Troy Spears RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Troy Spears RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.