US Bridges

George RD over Porker Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.58M South of LA 1063 · Structure no. 625330347903201

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George RD over Porker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George RD over Porker 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 616 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge RD
CrossesPorker Creek
Location1.58M South of LA 1063
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.58087, -90.53351
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic616 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George RD over Porker Creek built?

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

What condition is George RD over Porker 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 George RD over Porker Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is George RD over Porker Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns George RD over Porker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.