US Bridges

Old Spring Cr. RD over Ashelys Branch

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI NW Ofjct 1061&1054 · Structure no. 625330553902821

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Spring Cr. RD over Ashelys Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Spring Cr. RD over Ashelys Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Spring Cr. RD
CrossesAshelys Branch
Location1.7 MI NW Ofjct 1061&1054
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.92266, -90.47099
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Spring Cr. RD over Ashelys Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Spring Cr. RD over Ashelys Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Spring Cr. RD over Ashelys Branch carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Spring Cr. RD over Ashelys Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Spring Cr. RD over Ashelys Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.