LA0409 over Little Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI N of LA 64 · Structure no. 611708170401581
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 153 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,092
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0409 over Little Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0409 over Little Sandy Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,401 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0409 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0409 over Little Sandy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0409 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 3,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0409 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0409 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.