US Bridges

LA0068 over Little Sandy Ck

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA0068 · Structure no. 611902520200211

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0068 over Little Sandy Ck is a concrete slab carrying LA0068 over Little Sandy Ck in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,513 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0068
CrossesLittle Sandy Ck
LocationLA0068
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates30.69847, -91.26626
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,285 (2021)
Projected traffic2,513 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0068 over Little Sandy Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0068 over Little Sandy Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0068 over Little Sandy Ck carry?

About 2,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0068 over Little Sandy Ck?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0068 over Little Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.