US Bridges

I0012 over Sims Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625304540315581

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,386
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Sims Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0012 over Sims Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,386 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,724 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 175 ft wide.

CarriesI0012
CrossesSims Creek
LocationI0012
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.48184, -90.2981
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,386 (2021)
Projected traffic58,724 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0012 over Sims Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0012 over Sims Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I0012 over Sims Creek carry?

About 53,386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over Sims Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Sims Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.