LA3226 over Cowpen Creek
FairBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 070608060400211
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,816
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3226 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA3226 over Cowpen Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,997 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 LA3226 over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3226 over Cowpen 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does LA3226 over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 1,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA3226 over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns LA3226 over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.