US Bridges

Vitrano RD over Ponchatoula Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · On Vitrano Road 0.20 Mile · Structure no. 625300000620307

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vitrano RD over Ponchatoula Creek is a steel culvert carrying Vitrano RD over Ponchatoula Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVitrano RD
CrossesPonchatoula Creek
LocationOn Vitrano Road 0.20 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.61705, -90.50005
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic159 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vitrano RD over Ponchatoula Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vitrano RD over Ponchatoula 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vitrano RD over Ponchatoula Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vitrano RD over Ponchatoula Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vitrano RD over Ponchatoula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.