LA0040 over Simalousa Creek
FairSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 M SE of LA 437 · Structure no. 625202690806721
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0040 over Simalousa Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0040 over Simalousa Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,676 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0040 over Simalousa Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0040 over Simalousa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0040 over Simalousa Creek carry?
About 5,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0040 over Simalousa Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0040 over Simalousa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.