US Bridges

E. Bell RD over Peaks Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.8M SW of JCT 16 & 445 · Structure no. 625330434902311

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Bell RD over Peaks Creek is a steel culvert carrying E. Bell RD over Peaks 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 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Bell RD
CrossesPeaks Creek
Location2.8M SW of JCT 16 & 445
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.72261, -90.38635
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2019)
Projected traffic221 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E. Bell RD over Peaks Creek built?

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

What condition is E. Bell RD over Peaks 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 E. Bell RD over Peaks Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E. Bell RD over Peaks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E. Bell RD over Peaks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.