US Bridges

Magazine ST over East Ponchatoula Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI NW of JCT 190 & 443 · Structure no. 625330308902681

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magazine ST over East Ponchatoula Creek is a concrete slab carrying Magazine ST over East Ponchatoula Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 2,075 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,282 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMagazine ST
CrossesEast Ponchatoula Creek
Location1 MI NW of JCT 190 & 443
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51431, -90.44517
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2020)
Projected traffic2,282 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

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 Magazine ST over East Ponchatoula Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magazine ST over East 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Magazine ST over East Ponchatoula Creek carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Magazine ST over East Ponchatoula Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Magazine ST over East Ponchatoula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.