LA0034 over Cheniere Creek
PoorOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.35 MI East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053700670902351
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 375 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,694
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0034 over Cheniere Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0034 over Cheniere Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,694 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,563 by 2041. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0034 over Cheniere Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0034 over Cheniere Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0034 over Cheniere Creek carry?
About 8,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is LA0034 over Cheniere Creek?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0034 over Cheniere Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.