US Bridges

LA0068 over Redwood Creek Trib

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 6 Miles Northwest of Jack · Structure no. 611900000610265

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0068 over Redwood Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying LA0068 over Redwood Creek Trib in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0068
CrossesRedwood Creek Trib
Location6 Miles Northwest of Jack
RouteState Highway 68
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.91005, -91.12762
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2021)
Projected traffic748 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0068 over Redwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0068 over Redwood Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0068 over Redwood Creek Trib carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0068 over Redwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0068 over Redwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.