LA3009 over Lake ST Peter Canal
FairTensas Parish, Louisiana · 1.41 MI West of LA 568 · Structure no. 585408541501411
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3009 over Lake ST Peter Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA3009 over Lake ST Peter Canal in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3009 over Lake ST Peter Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3009 over Lake ST Peter Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA3009 over Lake ST Peter Canal carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA3009 over Lake ST Peter Canal?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA3009 over Lake ST Peter Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.