US Bridges

LA0838 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 MI East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053708371404221

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
192 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,105
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0838 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0838 over Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,105 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0838
CrossesCreek
Location4.2 MI East of LA 546
RouteState Highway 838
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49506, -92.2407
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,105 (2021)
Projected traffic8,915 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$865,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0838 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0838 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0838 over Creek carry?

About 8,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0838 over Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0838 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.