US Bridges

Vineyard Road over Skulls Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.35 Mi. E. of LA 443 · Structure no. 625300000620344

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyard Road over Skulls Creek is a concrete slab carrying Vineyard Road over Skulls Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 648 vehicles a day, projected to reach 712 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVineyard Road
CrossesSkulls Creek
Location2.35 Mi. E. of LA 443
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53743, -90.39375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2020)
Projected traffic712 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Vineyard Road over Skulls Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyard Road over Skulls 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 Vineyard Road over Skulls Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vineyard Road over Skulls Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vineyard Road over Skulls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.