US Bridges

Wadesboro RD over Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI SW of SR 22 Exit · Structure no. 625330255902981

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadesboro RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wadesboro RD over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 643 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWadesboro RD
CrossesCreek
Location3.5 MI SW of SR 22 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.42535, -90.49336
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wadesboro RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadesboro RD over 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 Wadesboro RD over Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wadesboro RD over Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wadesboro RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.