US Bridges

LA 961 over Sandy Creek

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. Ne. of LA 10 · Structure no. 611900000611901

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 961 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA 961 over Sandy Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,007 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,107 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA 961
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.2 Mi. Ne. of LA 10
RouteState Highway 961
Coordinates30.89542, -90.94387
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2019)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA 961 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 961 over Sandy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA 961 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is LA 961 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA 961 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.