US Bridges

LA1249 over Pipe at Canal

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI S. Pumpkin C Exit · Structure no. 625308532100901

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1249 over Pipe at Canal is a steel culvert carrying LA1249 over Pipe at Canal in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 6,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,721 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1249
CrossesPipe at Canal
Location2.5 MI S. Pumpkin C Exit
RouteState Highway 1249
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44877, -90.54221
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1249 over Pipe at Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1249 over Pipe at Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA1249 over Pipe at Canal carry?

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

How long is LA1249 over Pipe at Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns LA1249 over Pipe at Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.