US Bridges

LA0438 over East Fork Pushapatapa

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M E of LA 62 · Structure no. 625902740300561

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0438 over East Fork Pushapatapa is a concrete slab carrying LA0438 over East Fork Pushapatapa in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0438
CrossesEast Fork Pushapatapa
Location0.4 M E of LA 62
RouteState Highway 438
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.98063, -89.9414
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2021)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 LA0438 over East Fork Pushapatapa built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0438 over East Fork Pushapatapa 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 LA0438 over East Fork Pushapatapa carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0438 over East Fork Pushapatapa?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0438 over East Fork Pushapatapa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.