LA3008 over Caney Creek
PoorWebster Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI South of LA 160 · Structure no. 046002880207211
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3008 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA3008 over Caney Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3008 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3008 over Caney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does LA3008 over Caney Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA3008 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA3008 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.