US Bridges

Wadesboro RD over Nav. Ponchatoula

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI SW of SR 22 E · Structure no. 625330255902951

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
192 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadesboro RD over Nav. Ponchatoula is a concrete slab carrying Wadesboro RD over Nav. Ponchatoula in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 643 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWadesboro RD
CrossesNav. Ponchatoula
Location3.3 MI SW of SR 22 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42513, -90.49151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2021)
Projected traffic643 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wadesboro RD over Nav. Ponchatoula built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadesboro RD over Nav. Ponchatoula 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 Wadesboro RD over Nav. Ponchatoula carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wadesboro RD over Nav. Ponchatoula?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wadesboro RD over Nav. Ponchatoula?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.