US Bridges

S. Coburn RD over Selsers Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. S of La. 1067 · Structure no. 625330293902391

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Coburn RD over Selsers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Coburn RD over Selsers Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Coburn RD
CrossesSelsers Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S of La. 1067
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48903, -90.39806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Coburn RD over Selsers Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Coburn RD over Selsers 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 S. Coburn RD over Selsers Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S. Coburn RD over Selsers Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns S. Coburn RD over Selsers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.