LA0438 over Thomas Creek
FairWashington Parish, Louisiana · LA0438 Log Mile 03.10 · Structure no. 625902740303101
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,353
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0438 over Thomas Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0438 over Thomas Creek 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 1,353 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0438 over Thomas Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0438 over Thomas 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 LA0438 over Thomas Creek carry?
About 1,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0438 over Thomas Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns LA0438 over Thomas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.