LA0438 over Tom Branch
GoodWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M SW of LA 424 · Structure no. 625902750305191
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0438 over Tom Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0438 over Tom Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0438 over Tom Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0438 over Tom Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0438 over Tom Branch carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0438 over Tom Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0438 over Tom Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.