US Bridges

LA3044 over Creek

Good

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles South of LA 573 · Structure no. 585408542502091

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3044 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA3044 over Creek in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA3044
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Miles South of LA 573
RouteState Highway 3044
Coordinates31.83053, -91.4137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic46 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3044 over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3044 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA3044 over Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA3044 over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA3044 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.