US Bridges

La. 3033 over Cheniere Spillway

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 3.90 Mi. NE La. 34 · Structure no. 053700000053701

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

La. 3033 over Cheniere Spillway is a concrete slab carrying La. 3033 over Cheniere Spillway in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,730 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLa. 3033
CrossesCheniere Spillway
Location3.90 Mi. NE La. 34
RouteState Highway 3033
Coordinates32.45333, -92.19088
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2024)
Projected traffic4,730 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. 3033 over Cheniere Spillway built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is La. 3033 over Cheniere Spillway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does La. 3033 over Cheniere Spillway carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is La. 3033 over Cheniere Spillway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns La. 3033 over Cheniere Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.