US Bridges

Hayden RD over East Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.0M SE Pf JCT 10 & 1054 · Structure no. 625330476902511

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayden RD over East Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayden RD over East Fork 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHayden RD
CrossesEast Fork Creek
Location2.0M SE Pf JCT 10 & 1054
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.79286, -90.41791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2019)
Projected traffic185 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayden RD over East Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Hayden RD over East Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hayden RD over East Fork Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hayden RD over East Fork Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hayden RD over East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.