River Road over Skull Creek
GoodTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.09 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 625308532800921
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Skull Creek is a concrete slab carrying River Road over Skull Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Skull 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Skull Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Skull Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.