US Bridges

LA3259 over Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI South of LA 125 · Structure no. 583008302100701

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3259 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA3259 over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,359 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3259
CrossesCreek
Location.7 MI South of LA 125
RouteState Highway 3259
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.85574, -92.2846
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2021)
Projected traffic1,359 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA3259 over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3259 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA3259 over Creek carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA3259 over Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA3259 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.