US Bridges

LA0022 over Bedico Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI E of LA 445 · Structure no. 625302610410671

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0022 over Bedico Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0022 over Bedico Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,775 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,452 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0022
CrossesBedico Creek
Location2.6 MI E of LA 445
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.43871, -90.2677
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,775 (2021)
Projected traffic7,452 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$936,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0022 over Bedico Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0022 over Bedico 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0022 over Bedico Creek carry?

About 6,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0022 over Bedico Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0022 over Bedico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.