US Bridges

LA0041 over Talisheek Creek

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M NW of LA 435 · Structure no. 625200580200551

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0041 over Talisheek Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0041 over Talisheek Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,043 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,347 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesLA0041
CrossesTalisheek Creek
Location0.4 M NW of LA 435
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates30.53954, -89.8748
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,043 (2021)
Projected traffic3,347 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0041 over Talisheek Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0041 over Talisheek 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 LA0041 over Talisheek Creek carry?

About 3,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0041 over Talisheek Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns LA0041 over Talisheek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.