US Bridges

N. Cooper RD over Mixon Branch

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3M SE J1054 &16-COOPER RD · Structure no. 625330425902591

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,082
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Cooper RD over Mixon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N. Cooper RD over Mixon Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,082 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,190 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesN. Cooper RD
CrossesMixon Branch
Location3M SE J1054 &16-COOPER RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.70762, -90.43092
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2022)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 N. Cooper RD over Mixon Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Cooper RD over Mixon Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does N. Cooper RD over Mixon Branch carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N. Cooper RD over Mixon Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns N. Cooper RD over Mixon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.