US Bridges

Old Covington Hwy. over Ponchatoula Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI W of JCT 3158 & · Structure no. 625330296902591

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,323
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Covington Hwy. over Ponchatoula Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Covington Hwy. over Ponchatoula Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 7,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,055 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Covington Hwy.
CrossesPonchatoula Creek
Location1 MI W of JCT 3158 &
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49388, -90.43031
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,323 (2020)
Projected traffic8,055 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$573,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Covington Hwy. over Ponchatoula Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Covington Hwy. over Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula Creek carry?

About 7,323 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Covington Hwy. over Ponchatoula Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Covington Hwy. over Ponchatoula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.