US Bridges

LA3042 over Lake Chicot

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 4.93 MI North of US 167 · Structure no. 032008203804931

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3042 over Lake Chicot is a concrete slab carrying LA3042 over Lake Chicot in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,684 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,952 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3042
CrossesLake Chicot
Location4.93 MI North of US 167
RouteState Highway 3042
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.76007, -92.28304
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,684 (2021)
Projected traffic2,952 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA3042 over Lake Chicot built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3042 over Lake Chicot 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA3042 over Lake Chicot carry?

About 2,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA3042 over Lake Chicot?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA3042 over Lake Chicot?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.