LA0409 over Sandy Creek Relief
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 7.01 MI N JCT LA 64 · Structure no. 611708170407011
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,092
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0409 over Sandy Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0409 over Sandy Creek Relief in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,401 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0409 over Sandy Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0409 over Sandy Creek Relief 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0409 over Sandy Creek Relief carry?
About 3,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0409 over Sandy Creek Relief?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0409 over Sandy Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.