US Bridges

S. Mooney Ave. over Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · South Mooney Ave Hammond · Structure no. 625330291902851

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Mooney Ave. over Creek is a concrete slab carrying S. Mooney Ave. over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 693 vehicles a day, projected to reach 762 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Mooney Ave.
CrossesCreek
LocationSouth Mooney Ave Hammond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48959, -90.47426
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2022)
Projected traffic762 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. Mooney Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Mooney Ave. over 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 S. Mooney Ave. over Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S. Mooney Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. Mooney Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.