US Bridges

South Range Road over Ponchatoula Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI N of JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 625330281902691

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Range Road over Ponchatoula Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Range Road over Ponchatoula Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,875 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Range Road
CrossesPonchatoula Creek
Location2 MI N of JCT SR 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.46823, -90.44822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2020)
Projected traffic6,875 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 South Range Road over Ponchatoula Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Range Road over Ponchatoula 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Range Road over Ponchatoula Creek carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is South Range Road over Ponchatoula Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns South Range Road over Ponchatoula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.