LA0538 over Mccain Creek
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.09 MI North of US 71 · Structure no. 040900780402091
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,568
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0538 over Mccain Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0538 over Mccain Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0538 over Mccain Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0538 over Mccain Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0538 over Mccain Creek carry?
About 1,568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is LA0538 over Mccain Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0538 over Mccain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.