US Bridges

LA3005 over Madden Creek Br.

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 3.17 MI West of US 80 · Structure no. 053103160403171

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3005 over Madden Creek Br. is a concrete slab carrying LA3005 over Madden Creek Br. in Lincoln 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 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 917 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3005
CrossesMadden Creek Br.
Location3.17 MI West of US 80
RouteState Highway 3005
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49726, -92.7642
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic917 (2021)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA3005 over Madden Creek Br. built?

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

What condition is LA3005 over Madden Creek Br. 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 LA3005 over Madden Creek Br. carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA3005 over Madden Creek Br.?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA3005 over Madden Creek Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.