LA0442 over Tang River Relief
FairTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · LA0442 · Structure no. 625302690503381
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,762
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0442 over Tang River Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0442 over Tang River Relief in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0442 over Tang River Relief built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0442 over Tang River Relief 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 Tang River Relief carry?
About 1,762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0442 over Tang River Relief?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0442 over Tang River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.