LA0022 over Yellow Water Creek
FairTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 625302610303291
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,757
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0022 over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0022 over Yellow Water Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 18,757 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,632 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0022 over Yellow Water Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0022 over Yellow Water 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 LA0022 over Yellow Water Creek carry?
About 18,757 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0022 over Yellow Water Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0022 over Yellow Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.