US Bridges

LA0442 over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M E of US 51 · Structure no. 625302690500131

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,762
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0442 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0442 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,762 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0442
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 M E of US 51
RouteState Highway 442
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.57666, -90.481
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,762 (2021)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0442 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0442 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA0442 over Creek carry?

About 1,762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0442 over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0442 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.