US Bridges

LA1062 over Little Chappepeela Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3.13 MI NE of LA.40 · Structure no. 625300000620320

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1062 over Little Chappepeela Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1062 over Little Chappepeela Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLA1062
CrossesLittle Chappepeela Creek
Location3.13 MI NE of LA.40
RouteState Highway 1062
Coordinates30.66201, -90.37574
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,571 (2021)
Projected traffic3,928 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1062 over Little Chappepeela Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1062 over Little Chappepeela 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA1062 over Little Chappepeela Creek carry?

About 3,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA1062 over Little Chappepeela Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA1062 over Little Chappepeela Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.