US Bridges

LA1249 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3MISPUMPKINCTR Xit Pumpct · Structure no. 625308532100431

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1249 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1249 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,721 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1249
CrossesCreek
Location3MISPUMPKINCTR Xit Pumpct
RouteState Highway 1249
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.4421, -90.5422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,110 (2021)
Projected traffic6,721 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$378,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1249 over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1249 over 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 LA1249 over Creek carry?

About 6,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA1249 over Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA1249 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.