US Bridges

LA0016 over Chappepeela Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · LA0016 · Structure no. 625300470111701

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,747
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Chappepeela Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0016 over Chappepeela Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 3,747 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,121 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesChappepeela Creek
LocationLA0016
RouteState Highway 16
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.74905, -90.3216
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,747 (2021)
Projected traffic4,121 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0016 over Chappepeela Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over Chappepeela 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Chappepeela Creek carry?

About 3,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Chappepeela Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Chappepeela Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.