LA0348 over Big Cane Creek
FairUnion Parish, Louisiana · 5.6 MI East of LA 549 · Structure no. 055603133005661
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0348 over Big Cane Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0348 over Big Cane Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 6 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0348 over Big Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0348 over Big Cane Creek 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 LA0348 over Big Cane Creek carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0348 over Big Cane Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0348 over Big Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.