Byers RD over Bedico Creek
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 4.0M NE JCT 445 & LA 22 · Structure no. 625330273901571
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Byers RD over Bedico Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byers RD over Bedico Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Byers RD over Bedico Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Byers RD over Bedico 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Byers RD over Bedico Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Byers RD over Bedico Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Byers RD over Bedico Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.