US Bridges

LA3049 over Horse Shoe Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI North of LA 530 · Structure no. 040900790117971

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3049 over Horse Shoe Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA3049 over Horse Shoe Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3049
CrossesHorse Shoe Bayou
Location.8 MI North of LA 530
RouteState Highway 3049
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.76459, -93.8342
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 Horse Shoe Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3049 over Horse Shoe Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does LA3049 over Horse Shoe Bayou carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA3049 over Horse Shoe Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA3049 over Horse Shoe Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.