LA0040 over Bull Branch
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 M E of LA 445 · Structure no. 625302690603511
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,778
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0040 over Bull Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0040 over Bull Branch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0040 over Bull Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0040 over Bull Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does LA0040 over Bull Branch carry?
About 2,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0040 over Bull Branch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0040 over Bull Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.