US Bridges

LA3248 over Creek

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 041600000040317

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3248 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA3248 over Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA3248
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 3248
Coordinates32.0468, -93.5761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic46 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA3248 over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3248 over Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA3248 over Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA3248 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA3248 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.