FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Chappepeela Rd

Carrying Chappepeela Rd over CHAPPEPEELA RELIEF

0.3 MI. W OF LA. 445, Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Chappepeela Rd

The Chappepeela Rd bridge in Tangipahoa, Louisiana carries Chappepeela Rd over CHAPPEPEELA RELIEF. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,145 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Chappepeela Rd compares

▼ 10.5
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Louisiana bridges
477
Bridges in Tangipahoa · 64 in Poor condition
Chappepeela Rd 21.8 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,145 vehicles/day
Structure Number
625330334902091

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Chappepeela Rd 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 Chappepeela Rd 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 Chappepeela Rd?

Chappepeela Rd in Tangipahoa, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Chappepeela Rd inspected?

Chappepeela Rd'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 1,145 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Chappepeela Rd 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 Chappepeela Rd?

Chappepeela Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Chappepeela Rd?

Chappepeela Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Chappepeela Rd and does age affect safety?

Chappepeela Rd was built in 1990, making it 36 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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