Beach RD over Creek
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · .9 MI SW of JCT 445 · Structure no. 625330264902011
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 154 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beach RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beach RD over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beach RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beach RD over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Beach RD over Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Beach RD over Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Beach RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.