US Bridges

LA0067 over Comite River

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI N of LA 412 · Structure no. 611900600303721

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
542 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,772
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0067 over Comite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0067 over Comite River in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,772 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,349 by 2041. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0067
CrossesComite River
Location1.8 MI N of LA 412
RouteState Highway 67
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.75576, -91.04737
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length542 ft (165.2 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 traffic5,772 (2021)
Projected traffic6,349 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0067 over Comite River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0067 over Comite River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0067 over Comite River carry?

About 5,772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0067 over Comite River?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0067 over Comite River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.