US Bridges

LA0022 over Ponchatoula Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 625302610304091

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
18,757
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0022 over Ponchatoula Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0022 over Ponchatoula 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0022
CrossesPonchatoula Creek
Location1.0 M W of I-55
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.43972, -90.4833
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,757 (2021)
Projected traffic20,632 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 LA0022 over Ponchatoula Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0022 over Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula Creek carry?

About 18,757 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0022 over Ponchatoula Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0022 over Ponchatoula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.