US Bridges

W. Hoffman RD over Ponchatoula Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI Nw/Ex LA22 W Hoffman · Structure no. 625330271902861

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Hoffman RD over Ponchatoula Creek is a concrete slab carrying W. Hoffman RD over Ponchatoula Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 717 vehicles a day, projected to reach 788 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesW. Hoffman RD
CrossesPonchatoula Creek
Location2 MI Nw/Ex LA22 W Hoffman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.45248, -90.47623
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2021)
Projected traffic788 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Hoffman RD over Ponchatoula Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Hoffman RD over Ponchatoula 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 W. Hoffman RD over Ponchatoula Creek carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is W. Hoffman RD over Ponchatoula Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. Hoffman RD over Ponchatoula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.