US Bridges

LA 3241 over Talisheek Creek

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.18 Mi.N.Of LA 435 · Structure no. 625200000625210

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 3241 over Talisheek Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA 3241 over Talisheek Creek in St. Tammany 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,647 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,711 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA 3241
CrossesTalisheek Creek
Location0.18 Mi.N.Of LA 435
RouteState Highway 3241
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.5346, -89.8813
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,647 (2021)
Projected traffic11,711 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA 3241 over Talisheek Creek built?

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

What condition is LA 3241 over Talisheek Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA 3241 over Talisheek Creek carry?

About 10,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA 3241 over Talisheek Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA 3241 over Talisheek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.