US Bridges

Tullus RD over Thigpen Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.82 MI East of LA 1072 · Structure no. 625930469900411

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tullus RD over Thigpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tullus RD over Thigpen Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTullus RD
CrossesThigpen Creek
Location1.82 MI East of LA 1072
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.78243, -90.07079
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2020)
Projected traffic409 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tullus RD over Thigpen Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tullus RD over Thigpen Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tullus RD over Thigpen Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tullus RD over Thigpen Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Tullus RD over Thigpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.