V. Lambert RD over Creek
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI NE of JCT 1061 · Structure no. 625330471902411
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
V. Lambert RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V. Lambert 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was V. Lambert RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is V. Lambert 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 V. Lambert RD over Creek carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is V. Lambert RD over Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns V. Lambert RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.