US Bridges

LA0038 over Silver Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA0038 · Structure no. 625902630604271

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
582 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0038 over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0038 over Silver Creek in Washington 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2041. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0038
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationLA0038
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.9261, -90.2431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadH 15
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2021)
Projected traffic1,876 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0038 over Silver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0038 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0038 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0038 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.