US Bridges

N. River RD over Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3.20 Miles North of La. 1 · Structure no. 625300000620313

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. River RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying N. River RD over 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 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN. River RD
CrossesCreek
Location3.20 Miles North of La. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.91884, -90.48243
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2019)
Projected traffic239 by 2039
Trucks—
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

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 N. River RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is N. River RD over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N. River RD over Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N. River RD over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N. River RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.