US Bridges

LA 3072 over Colvin Creek

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Miles E. of US 167 · Structure no. 053100000050029

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 3072 over Colvin Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA 3072 over Colvin Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA 3072
CrossesColvin Creek
Location0.9 Miles E. of US 167
RouteState Highway 3072
Coordinates32.5907, -92.63329
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2021)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA 3072 over Colvin Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 3072 over Colvin 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 LA 3072 over Colvin Creek carry?

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA 3072 over Colvin Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA 3072 over Colvin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.