US Bridges

LA0421 over West Fork Tompson Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · Approx. 4.6 Miles East of · Structure no. 616308630204601

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0421 over West Fork Tompson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0421 over West Fork Tompson Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLA0421
CrossesWest Fork Tompson Creek
LocationApprox. 4.6 Miles East of
RouteState Highway 421
Coordinates30.92148, -91.29374
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic812 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 LA0421 over West Fork Tompson Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0421 over West Fork Tompson Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0421 over West Fork Tompson Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0421 over West Fork Tompson Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0421 over West Fork Tompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.