US Bridges

W. Palmetto ST over Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI SW/JCT16 Palmetta · Structure no. 625330433903101

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Palmetto ST over Creek is a concrete slab carrying W. Palmetto ST over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 599 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Palmetto ST
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI SW/JCT16 Palmetta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.72136, -90.52082
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2019)
Projected traffic599 by 2039
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Palmetto ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Palmetto ST over 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 W. Palmetto ST over Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W. Palmetto ST over Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. Palmetto ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.