LA0040 over Big Fork Branch
GoodSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI N.E. LA 1129 Inter · Structure no. 625202690902051
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,567
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0040 over Big Fork Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0040 over Big Fork Branch in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0040 over Big Fork Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0040 over Big Fork Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0040 over Big Fork Branch carry?
About 1,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0040 over Big Fork Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns LA0040 over Big Fork Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.