US Bridges

LA0038 over Wilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI NE of LA 1056 · Structure no. 625302630409681

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0038 over Wilson Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0038 over Wilson Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,812 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0038
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of LA 1056
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates30.9408, -90.3546
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2021)
Projected traffic1,812 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0038 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0038 over Wilson 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 Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0038 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0038 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.