US Bridges

LA3093 over Creek

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.33 MI S. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035703960100331

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3093 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA3093 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesLA3093
CrossesCreek
Location0.33 MI S. of LA 14
RouteState Highway 3093
Coordinates30.00267, -92.412
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3093 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3093 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA3093 over Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA3093 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA3093 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.