US Bridges

E. Domiano RD over Ponchatoula Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mi. East of LA 1065 · Structure no. 625330325902681

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Domiano RD over Ponchatoula Creek is a concrete slab carrying E. Domiano RD over Ponchatoula Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Domiano RD
CrossesPonchatoula Creek
Location1 Mi. East of LA 1065
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54132, -90.44675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
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 E. Domiano RD over Ponchatoula Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Domiano RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E. Domiano RD over Ponchatoula Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E. Domiano RD over Ponchatoula Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E. Domiano RD over Ponchatoula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.