US Bridges

LA0440 over Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile West of LA 1061 · Structure no. 625300000620271

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0440 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0440 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0440
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 Mile West of LA 1061
RouteState Highway 440
Coordinates30.86937, -90.4015
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2021)
Projected traffic827 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0440 over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0440 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0440 over Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0440 over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0440 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.