US Bridges

LA 421 over Mid Fk Thom CR TR

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 M E of LA 967 · Structure no. 616300000616314

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 421 over Mid Fk Thom CR TR is a concrete slab carrying LA 421 over Mid Fk Thom CR TR in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA 421
CrossesMid Fk Thom CR TR
Location1.1 M E of LA 967
RouteState Highway 421
Coordinates30.94084, -91.24657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2023)
Projected traffic377 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA 421 over Mid Fk Thom CR TR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 421 over Mid Fk Thom CR TR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA 421 over Mid Fk Thom CR TR carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA 421 over Mid Fk Thom CR TR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA 421 over Mid Fk Thom CR TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.