Travis LN over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI SW of JCT 440 & 1061 · Structure no. 625330516902551
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Travis LN over Big Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Travis LN over Big Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 17 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Travis LN over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Travis LN over Big 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 2024.
How much traffic does Travis LN over Big Creek carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Travis LN over Big Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Travis LN over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.