LA0034 over S Cheniere Creek
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053700670804901
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,693
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0034 over S Cheniere Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0034 over S Cheniere Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,693 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,862 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0034 over S Cheniere Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0034 over S Cheniere 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0034 over S Cheniere Creek carry?
About 1,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0034 over S Cheniere Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0034 over S Cheniere Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.