US Bridges

Mcelveen RD over Hope Branch

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Miles Northwest of Jc · Structure no. 625300000108199

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcelveen RD over Hope Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcelveen RD over Hope Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcelveen RD
CrossesHope Branch
Location1.3 Miles Northwest of Jc
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.99133, -90.43426
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic275 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcelveen RD over Hope Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcelveen RD over Hope Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcelveen RD over Hope Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mcelveen RD over Hope Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mcelveen RD over Hope Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.