US Bridges

LA0062 over West Fork Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.15 MI No. JCT LA 438 · Structure no. 625902743000151

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0062 over West Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0062 over West Fork Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 571 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0062
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location0.15 MI No. JCT LA 438
RouteState Highway 62
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.98272, -89.9497
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2021)
Projected traffic628 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0062 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0062 over West Fork 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 LA0062 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0062 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0062 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.