LA0038 over Darling Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of LA 432 · Structure no. 624602630102991
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 933
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0038 over Darling Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0038 over Darling Creek in St. Helena 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 933 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0038 over Darling Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0038 over Darling 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0038 over Darling Creek carry?
About 933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0038 over Darling Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0038 over Darling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.