US Bridges

I0012 over Bedico Cr.Relief

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625304540316891

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,386
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Bedico Cr.Relief is a concrete culvert carrying I0012 over Bedico Cr.Relief in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 53,386 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,724 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0012
CrossesBedico Cr.Relief
LocationI0012
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.48113, -90.2758
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 Bedico Cr.Relief built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0012 over Bedico Cr.Relief 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I0012 over Bedico Cr.Relief carry?

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

How long is I0012 over Bedico Cr.Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Bedico Cr.Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.