US Bridges

Jules Waller RD over Jenny Branch

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · Jules Waller Road · Structure no. 625330528903271

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jules Waller RD over Jenny Branch is a concrete slab carrying Jules Waller RD over Jenny Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJules Waller RD
CrossesJenny Branch
LocationJules Waller Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.88056, -90.54492
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2022)
Projected traffic215 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jules Waller RD over Jenny Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jules Waller RD over Jenny Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Jules Waller RD over Jenny Branch carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jules Waller RD over Jenny Branch?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jules Waller RD over Jenny Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.