LA0038 over Creek
FairPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M W of LA 450 · Structure no. 625302630409971
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,706
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0038 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0038 over 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0038 over Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0038 over 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 Creek carry?
About 1,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0038 over Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0038 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.