US Bridges

LA0038 over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M W of LA 1050 · Structure no. 625302630300271

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,535
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0038 over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0038 over Beaver 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 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0038
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 M W of LA 1050
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.92714, -90.5627
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0038 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0038 over Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA0038 over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0038 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0038 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.