LA3116 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N. of LA 3123 · Structure no. 030108016100481
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 654
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3116 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3116 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 654 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3116 over Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3116 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA3116 over Creek carry?
About 654 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA3116 over Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA3116 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.