US Bridges

Old Columbia RD over Pushepatapa Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 Mi. East of HWY 436 · Structure no. 625930519894891

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbia RD over Pushepatapa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Columbia RD over Pushepatapa Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 562 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Columbia RD
CrossesPushepatapa Creek
Location3.2 Mi. East of HWY 436
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.86492, -89.81327
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2020)
Projected traffic562 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbia RD over Pushepatapa Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbia RD over Pushepatapa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Columbia RD over Pushepatapa Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Columbia RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbia RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.