LA3094 over Twelve Mile Bayou
PoorCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .9 MI North of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900250900911
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 572 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,003
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3094 over Twelve Mile Bayou is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LA3094 over Twelve Mile Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 14,003 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,403 by 2041. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3094 over Twelve Mile Bayou built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3094 over Twelve Mile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA3094 over Twelve Mile Bayou carry?
About 14,003 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA3094 over Twelve Mile Bayou?
The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns LA3094 over Twelve Mile Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.