US Bridges

LA0445 over Chappepeela Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · LA0445 · Structure no. 625302780303731

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,342
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0445 over Chappepeela Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0445 over Chappepeela Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0445
CrossesChappepeela Creek
LocationLA0445
RouteState Highway 445
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66, -90.3131
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
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2021)
Projected traffic1,476 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0445 over Chappepeela Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0445 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 LA0445 over Chappepeela Creek carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0445 over Chappepeela Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0445 over Chappepeela Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.