US Bridges

Whiskey LN RD over Ponchatoula Creek Br.

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.0MI SO/JCTLA442WISKEYLN · Structure no. 625330342902721

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,546
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey LN RD over Ponchatoula Creek Br. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiskey LN RD over Ponchatoula Creek Br. in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiskey LN RD
CrossesPonchatoula Creek Br.
Location1.0MI SO/JCTLA442WISKEYLN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.57022, -90.45289
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,546 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiskey LN RD over Ponchatoula Creek Br. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiskey LN RD over Ponchatoula Creek Br. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Whiskey LN RD over Ponchatoula Creek Br. carry?

About 1,546 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Whiskey LN RD over Ponchatoula Creek Br.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey LN RD over Ponchatoula Creek Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.