US Bridges

J. W. Davis Drive over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI S of Coleman Ave · Structure no. 625300000108105

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,984
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. W. Davis Drive over Creek is a concrete slab carrying J. W. Davis Drive over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,984 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,482 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJ. W. Davis Drive
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 MI S of Coleman Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49033, -90.46993
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,984 (2020)
Projected traffic5,482 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 J. W. Davis Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is J. W. Davis Drive over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does J. W. Davis Drive over Creek carry?

About 4,984 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is J. W. Davis Drive over Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns J. W. Davis Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.