US Bridges

US0051 over Chubby Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M S of LA 1054 · Structure no. 625300170611331

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,403
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0051 over Chubby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0051 over Chubby Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,403 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,643 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0051
CrossesChubby Creek
Location0.1 M S of LA 1054
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.98023, -90.48772
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,403 (2021)
Projected traffic2,643 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US0051 over Chubby Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0051 over Chubby 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 Chubby Creek carry?

About 2,403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US0051 over Chubby Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US0051 over Chubby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.