US Bridges

Esterbrook RD over Selsers Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 4 Mi. S.E. LA 3158 Exit · Structure no. 625330258902431

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,899
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esterbrook RD over Selsers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Esterbrook RD over Selsers Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,899 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,088 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEsterbrook RD
CrossesSelsers Creek
Location4 Mi. S.E. LA 3158 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.42874, -90.40546
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,899 (2021)
Projected traffic2,088 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 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 Esterbrook RD over Selsers Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esterbrook RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Esterbrook RD over Selsers Creek carry?

About 1,899 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Esterbrook RD over Selsers Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Esterbrook RD over Selsers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.