LA0538 over Creek
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 4.52 MI N of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900780410431
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 984
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0538 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0538 over Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0538 over Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0538 over 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 2025.
How much traffic does LA0538 over Creek carry?
About 984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0538 over Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0538 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.