US Bridges

LA0440 over Jennys Branch

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 625302760200841

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0440 over Jennys Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0440 over Jennys Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,498 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,747 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0440
CrossesJennys Branch
Location1.2 M W of I-55
RouteState Highway 440
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.87629, -90.55351
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,498 (2021)
Projected traffic2,747 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0440 over Jennys Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0440 over Jennys Branch 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 Jennys Branch carry?

About 2,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0440 over Jennys Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0440 over Jennys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.