US Bridges

LA0956 over Creek Redwood

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI N of LA 412 · Structure no. 611908191302831

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0956 over Creek Redwood is a concrete slab carrying LA0956 over Creek Redwood in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 586 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0956
CrossesCreek Redwood
Location2.8 MI N of LA 412
RouteState Highway 956
Coordinates30.77003, -91.12112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 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 traffic586 (2021)
Projected traffic644 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0956 over Creek Redwood built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0956 over Creek Redwood in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0956 over Creek Redwood carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0956 over Creek Redwood?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0956 over Creek Redwood?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.