LA0063 over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 M NE of LA 67 · Structure no. 611902590110291
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 229 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,584
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0063 over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0063 over Sandy Creek 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0063 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0063 over Sandy Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0063 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0063 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0063 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.