LA0040 over Chap Creek Relief
FairPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M W of LA 445 · Structure no. 625302690510121
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,634
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0040 over Chap Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0040 over Chap Creek Relief in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,634 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,897 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0040 over Chap Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0040 over Chap Creek 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 LA0040 over Chap Creek Relief carry?
About 2,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0040 over Chap Creek Relief?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0040 over Chap Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.