US Bridges

Sisters RD over Selsers Creek

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Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI N. of LA 22 · Structure no. 625300000625307

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,345
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sisters RD over Selsers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sisters RD over Selsers Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,679 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSisters RD
CrossesSelsers Creek
Location1.5 MI N. of LA 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.46615, -90.40503
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 inspectionMay 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,345 (2022)
Projected traffic3,679 by 2042
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 Sisters RD over Selsers Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sisters RD over Selsers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sisters RD over Selsers Creek carry?

About 3,345 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sisters RD over Selsers Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sisters RD over Selsers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.