Old Covington Hwy.
Carrying Old Covington Hwy. over PONCHATOULA CREEK
1 MI W OF JCT 3158 &, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Old Covington Hwy.
The Old Covington Hwy. bridge in Tangipahoa, Louisiana carries Old Covington Hwy. over PONCHATOULA CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 54.9 meters (180 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,323 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Old Covington Hwy. compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 54.9 m (180 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,323 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 625330296902591
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Old Covington Hwy. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Old Covington Hwy. against other structures in Tangipahoa and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Old Covington Hwy.?
Old Covington Hwy. in Tangipahoa, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Old Covington Hwy. inspected?
Old Covington Hwy.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,323 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Old Covington Hwy. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Old Covington Hwy.?
Old Covington Hwy. has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Old Covington Hwy.?
Old Covington Hwy. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Old Covington Hwy. and does age affect safety?
Old Covington Hwy. was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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