LA3094 over Cross Bayou
PoorCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI S of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900250815432
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 450 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,911
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3094 over Cross Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3094 over Cross Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 16,911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,602 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3094 over Cross Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is LA3094 over Cross Bayou 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does LA3094 over Cross Bayou carry?
About 16,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA3094 over Cross Bayou?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns LA3094 over Cross Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.