US Bridges

LA0063 over Trib of Bluff Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA0063 · Structure no. 611902590103141

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
153 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0063 over Trib of Bluff Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0063 over Trib of Bluff Ck in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0063
CrossesTrib of Bluff Ck
LocationLA0063
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates30.76606, -90.87992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,584 (2021)
Projected traffic1,742 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$712,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0063 over Trib of Bluff Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0063 over Trib of Bluff Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0063 over Trib of Bluff Ck carry?

About 1,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0063 over Trib of Bluff Ck?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0063 over Trib of Bluff Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.