US Bridges

Chappepeela RD over Brushy Branch

PoorPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2 Mi.Ne.Of JCT.1064 · Structure no. 625330347902271

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chappepeela RD over Brushy Branch is a concrete slab carrying Chappepeela RD over Brushy Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,672 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesChappepeela RD
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location2 Mi.Ne.Of JCT.1064
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.57753, -90.38111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2020)
Projected traffic1,672 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chappepeela RD over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chappepeela RD over Brushy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Chappepeela RD over Brushy Branch carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chappepeela RD over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Chappepeela RD over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.