US Bridges

Chappepeela RD over Chappepeela Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. W of LA 445 · Structure no. 625330334902071

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chappepeela RD over Chappepeela Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chappepeela RD over Chappepeela Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,259 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChappepeela RD
CrossesChappepeela Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W of LA 445
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.55688, -90.34856
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,145 (2020)
Projected traffic1,259 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 Chappepeela RD over Chappepeela Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chappepeela RD over Chappepeela 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 Chappepeela RD over Chappepeela Creek carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chappepeela RD over Chappepeela Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Chappepeela RD over Chappepeela Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.