US Bridges

Jackson RD over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 MI.N.LA409 LA64 · Structure no. 611730411910041

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jackson RD over Little Sandy Creek in East Baton Rouge 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,516 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJackson RD
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location5.5 MI.N.LA409 LA64
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.68575, -91.00671
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2019)
Projected traffic1,516 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jackson RD over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson RD over Little Sandy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jackson RD over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.