LA3049 over Irish Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI S of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900000040907
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 399
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3049 over Irish Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA3049 over Irish Bayou 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3049 over Irish Bayou built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3049 over Irish Bayou 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 Irish Bayou carry?
About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA3049 over Irish Bayou?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns LA3049 over Irish Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.