US Bridges

US0051 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles North of LA 440 · Structure no. 625300170603991

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0051 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0051 over Beaver Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,266 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,492 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0051
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5 Miles North of LA 440
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.8822, -90.5119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,266 (2021)
Projected traffic2,492 by 2041
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0051 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0051 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US0051 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US0051 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US0051 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.