LA0342 over Indian Creek
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI West of LA 343 · Structure no. 032802180103741
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,309
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0342 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0342 over Indian Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,309 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0342 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0342 over Indian 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0342 over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0342 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns LA0342 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.