US Bridges

LA3158 over Selsers Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · La. 3158 · Structure no. 625308533901101

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,309
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3158 over Selsers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA3158 over Selsers Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,309 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,439 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesLA3158
CrossesSelsers Creek
LocationLa. 3158
RouteState Highway 3158
Coordinates30.49644, -90.4151
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,309 (2021)
Projected traffic12,439 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3158 over Selsers Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3158 over Selsers 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA3158 over Selsers Creek carry?

About 11,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA3158 over Selsers Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns LA3158 over Selsers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.