LA0040 over Tchefuncte River
GoodSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI E of LA 445 · Structure no. 625200000625222
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,778
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0040 over Tchefuncte River is a concrete slab carrying LA0040 over Tchefuncte River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0040 over Tchefuncte River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0040 over Tchefuncte River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA0040 over Tchefuncte River carry?
About 2,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0040 over Tchefuncte River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA0040 over Tchefuncte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.