E. Bell RD over Little Chapipeela Creek
FairTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 4.0M SW of JCT 16 & 445 · Structure no. 625330434902431
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 248
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Bell RD over Little Chapipeela Creek is a concrete slab carrying E. Bell RD over Little Chapipeela 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 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 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Bell RD over Little Chapipeela Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Bell RD over Little Chapipeela 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 Little Chapipeela Creek carry?
About 248 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is E. Bell RD over Little Chapipeela Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns E. Bell RD over Little Chapipeela Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.