US Bridges

LA0424 over West Fork Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI West Jct. LA 62 · Structure no. 625908591406201

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
286 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,873
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0424 over West Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0424 over West Fork Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0424
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location1.7 MI West Jct. LA 62
RouteState Highway 424
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.9946, -89.9707
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2021)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0424 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0424 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0424 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 1,873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0424 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0424 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.