W. Black Cat RD over Ponchatoula Creek
FairTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · Black Cat Road · Structure no. 625330364902981
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 873
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Black Cat RD over Ponchatoula Creek is a concrete slab carrying W. Black Cat 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 873 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Black Cat RD over Ponchatoula Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Black Cat 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 W. Black Cat RD over Ponchatoula Creek carry?
About 873 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is W. Black Cat 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 31 ft wide.
Who owns W. Black Cat RD over Ponchatoula Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.