US Bridges

E. W.Moreland RD over Button Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Miles Southwest of LA · Structure no. 625300000108204

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. W.Moreland RD over Button Creek is a concrete slab carrying E. W.Moreland RD over Button Creek 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 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. W.Moreland RD
CrossesButton Creek
Location1.4 Miles Southwest of LA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.92923, -90.53195
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 E. W.Moreland RD over Button Creek built?

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

What condition is E. W.Moreland RD over Button 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E. W.Moreland RD over Button Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E. W.Moreland RD over Button Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E. W.Moreland RD over Button Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.