Lock # 3 RD over Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · Rt 778 1.55 MI E of · Structure no. 625230382895221
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lock # 3 RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lock # 3 RD over Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 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 Lock # 3 RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock # 3 RD over 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Lock # 3 RD over Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Lock # 3 RD over Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lock # 3 RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.