US Bridges

Stepp RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI SE of JCT 190 & · Structure no. 625330303901791

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stepp RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stepp RD over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStepp RD
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI SE of JCT 190 &
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50351, -90.29903
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 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 rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2019)
Projected traffic299 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stepp RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stepp RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stepp RD over Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stepp RD over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Stepp RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.