US Bridges

LA3049 over Creek

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 5.7 MI S of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900000040906

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3049 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA3049 over Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA3049
CrossesCreek
Location5.7 MI S of LA 173
RouteState Highway 3049
Coordinates32.62408, -93.77604
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA3049 over Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3049 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA3049 over Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA3049 over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns LA3049 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.