US Bridges

Bennett RD over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI NW of SR 40 Exi · Structure no. 625330438903231

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bennett RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,025 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett RD
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI NW of SR 40 Exi
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.73007, -90.53725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2019)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bennett RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Bennett RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bennett RD over Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bennett RD over Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.