US Bridges

LA3061 over Shepherd Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.46 MI East of LA 818 · Structure no. 053108311301461

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,433
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3061 over Shepherd Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA3061 over Shepherd Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,433 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,776 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3061
CrossesShepherd Creek
Location1.46 MI East of LA 818
RouteState Highway 3061
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49645, -92.6506
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,433 (2021)
Projected traffic3,776 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Shepherd Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3061 over Shepherd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA3061 over Shepherd Creek carry?

About 3,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA3061 over Shepherd Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA3061 over Shepherd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.