LA0955 over Monahan Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M S of LA 10&LA 955 · Structure no. 611908191507381
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 989
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0955 over Monahan Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0955 over Monahan Bayou in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0955 over Monahan Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0955 over Monahan Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0955 over Monahan Bayou carry?
About 989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0955 over Monahan Bayou?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0955 over Monahan Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.