US Bridges

LA0443 over Skulls Creek

Poor

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M N of LA 1064 · Structure no. 625308532703141

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,478
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0443 over Skulls Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0443 over Skulls Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 6,478 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,125 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0443
CrossesSkulls Creek
Location0.1 M N of LA 1064
RouteState Highway 443
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54906, -90.4287
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,478 (2021)
Projected traffic7,125 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0443 over Skulls Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0443 over Skulls Creek 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 LA0443 over Skulls Creek carry?

About 6,478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0443 over Skulls Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0443 over Skulls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.