LA3234 over Yellow Water Creek
GoodTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.35 MI East I-55 Inter · Structure no. 625308534001351
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,303
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3234 over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA3234 over Yellow Water Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,303 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,133 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA3234 over Yellow Water Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3234 over Yellow Water 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does LA3234 over Yellow Water Creek carry?
About 18,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is LA3234 over Yellow Water Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns LA3234 over Yellow Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.