Harvey Lavigne over Bedico Creek
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 4.6 MI SE of LA 445 · Structure no. 625330285901601
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvey Lavigne over Bedico Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvey Lavigne over Bedico Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvey Lavigne over Bedico Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harvey Lavigne 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Harvey Lavigne over Bedico Creek carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Harvey Lavigne over Bedico Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Harvey Lavigne over Bedico Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.