US Bridges

Phoenix Square over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 5th Av Hammond Phoenix Sq · Structure no. 625330295902801

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,306
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix Square over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Phoenix Square over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 3,306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,636 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix Square
CrossesCreek
Location5th Av Hammond Phoenix Sq
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49181, -90.46903
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,306 (2020)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2040
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 Phoenix Square over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix Square over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Phoenix Square over Creek carry?

About 3,306 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Phoenix Square over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix Square over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.