US Bridges

US0061 over Sandy Creek

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · US0061 · Structure no. 611900190301722

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,531
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over Sandy Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,531 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0061
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationUS0061
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.7148, -91.27273
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,531 (2021)
Projected traffic2,784 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$670,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0061 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0061 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US0061 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.