LA0038 over River
GoodSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M E of LA 43 · Structure no. 624600000620294
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,715
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0038 over River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0038 over River in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,886 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0038 over River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0038 over River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0038 over River carry?
About 1,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0038 over River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA0038 over River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.