US Bridges

LA0038 over Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M W of LA 1050 · Structure no. 625302630300051

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,535
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0038 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0038 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesLA0038
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 M W of LA 1050
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates30.92728, -90.56639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2021)
Projected traffic1,688 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0038 over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0038 over Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0038 over Creek carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0038 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0038 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.