LA0040 over Mills Creek
GoodSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · LA0040 · Structure no. 625202691004801
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 885
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0040 over Mills Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0040 over Mills Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0040 over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0040 over Mills 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0040 over Mills Creek carry?
About 885 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0040 over Mills Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0040 over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.