US Bridges

Howes Cemt. RD over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 6.4 MI SE of LA 3158 Exit · Structure no. 625330256902231

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howes Cemt. RD over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Howes Cemt. RD over Creek 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHowes Cemt. RD
CrossesCreek
Location6.4 MI SE of LA 3158 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42544, -90.36868
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howes Cemt. RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Howes Cemt. RD over Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Howes Cemt. RD over Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Howes Cemt. RD over Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Howes Cemt. RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.