US Bridges

LA0068 over Carney Creek

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. N of LA 963 · Structure no. 611900000610266

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0068 over Carney Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0068 over Carney Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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).

CarriesLA0068
CrossesCarney Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N of LA 963
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates30.88012, -91.16085
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Carney Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0068 over Carney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0068 over Carney Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0068 over Carney Creek?

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 Carney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.