Old Covington Hwy. over Selsers Creek
FairPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles East of LA 3158 · Structure no. 625330294902411
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,316
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Covington Hwy. over Selsers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Covington Hwy. over Selsers Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,047 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Covington Hwy. over Selsers Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Covington Hwy. 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 Old Covington Hwy. over Selsers Creek carry?
About 7,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Covington Hwy. over Selsers Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Covington Hwy. over Selsers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.