US Bridges

I0012 over Bedico Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625304540317502

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Bedico Creek is a concrete slab carrying I0012 over Bedico 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 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 17,665 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,431 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0012
CrossesBedico Creek
LocationI0012
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.48101, -90.265
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,665 (2021)
Projected traffic19,431 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is I0012 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I0012 over Bedico Creek carry?

About 17,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over Bedico Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Bedico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.