US Bridges

LA0435 over Talisheek Creek

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M S of LA 41 · Structure no. 625208523700301

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0435 over Talisheek Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0435 over Talisheek Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0435
CrossesTalisheek Creek
Location0.3 M S of LA 41
RouteState Highway 435
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53722, -89.8758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2021)
Projected traffic616 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 LA0435 over Talisheek Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0435 over Talisheek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0435 over Talisheek Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0435 over Talisheek Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0435 over Talisheek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.