US Bridges

LA0440 over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Miles West of LA 1061 · Structure no. 625300000620272

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 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 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0440
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 Miles West of LA 1061
RouteState Highway 440
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.86545, -90.4362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0440 over 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 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 120 ft (36.6 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.