US Bridges

Briar Patch Cemt over Cooper Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI NE of JCT 40 &1062 · Structure no. 625330408902371

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briar Patch Cemt over Cooper Creek is a concrete slab carrying Briar Patch Cemt over Cooper Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 702 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBriar Patch Cemt
CrossesCooper Creek
Location2.2 MI NE of JCT 40 &1062
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.67991, -90.39483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2022)
Projected traffic702 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briar Patch Cemt over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briar Patch Cemt over Cooper 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Briar Patch Cemt over Cooper Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Briar Patch Cemt over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Briar Patch Cemt over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.