LA 41 over Gum Creek
GoodSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 M NW of US 11 · Structure no. 625200580101841
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,342
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 41 over Gum Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA 41 over Gum Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 11,342 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,476 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 41 over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 41 over Gum 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does LA 41 over Gum Creek carry?
About 11,342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA 41 over Gum Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA 41 over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.