LA1040 over Yellow Water River
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 MI E of LA 43 · Structure no. 625308531003351
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,190
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1040 over Yellow Water River is a concrete slab carrying LA1040 over Yellow Water River 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 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 7,190 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,909 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1040 over Yellow Water River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1040 over Yellow Water River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA1040 over Yellow Water River carry?
About 7,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA1040 over Yellow Water River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA1040 over Yellow Water River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.