US Bridges

LA0034 over Caney Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI North of LA 801 · Structure no. 052501240305611

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,443
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0034 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0034 over Caney Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0034
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.01 MI North of LA 801
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates32.21639, -92.4858
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2021)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0034 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0034 over Caney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0034 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0034 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0034 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.