LA3094 over Kansas City Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 MI North of LA 511 · Structure no. 040900250814211
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,003
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3094 over Kansas City Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3094 over Kansas City Southern RR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14,003 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,403 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 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 LA3094 over Kansas City Southern RR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3094 over Kansas City Southern RR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA3094 over Kansas City Southern RR carry?
About 14,003 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA3094 over Kansas City Southern RR?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns LA3094 over Kansas City Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.