US Bridges

LA3061 over Barnet Springs Creek

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Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 00.54 Mi. E. of LA 818 · Structure no. 053100000000151

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,433
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3061 over Barnet Springs Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA3061 over Barnet Springs Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,433 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,776 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3061
CrossesBarnet Springs Creek
Location00.54 Mi. E. of LA 818
RouteState Highway 3061
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.4966, -92.66612
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,433 (2021)
Projected traffic3,776 by 2041
Trucks—
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 LA3061 over Barnet Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3061 over Barnet Springs 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA3061 over Barnet Springs Creek carry?

About 3,433 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA3061 over Barnet Springs Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA3061 over Barnet Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.