US Bridges

LA3194 over Mccain Creek

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. E of LA 173 · Structure no. 040908091002871

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,018
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3194 over Mccain Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA3194 over Mccain Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,018 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,019 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 216 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA3194
CrossesMccain Creek
Location2.7 Mi. E of LA 173
RouteState Highway 3194
Coordinates32.55284, -93.7923
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width216 ft (65.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,018 (2021)
Projected traffic11,019 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3194 over Mccain Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3194 over Mccain Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does LA3194 over Mccain Creek carry?

About 10,018 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA3194 over Mccain Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 216 ft wide.

Who owns LA3194 over Mccain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.