US Bridges

Neal RD over Little Chapepeela Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Mi. W of La. 445 · Structure no. 625330418902351

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neal RD over Little Chapepeela Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neal RD over Little Chapepeela 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.

It carries about 878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 965 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNeal RD
CrossesLittle Chapepeela Creek
Location1.7 Mi. W of La. 445
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.69714, -90.39041
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2019)
Projected traffic965 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Neal RD over Little Chapepeela Creek built?

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

What condition is Neal RD over Little Chapepeela 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 Neal RD over Little Chapepeela Creek carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Neal RD over Little Chapepeela 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 Neal RD over Little Chapepeela Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.