US Bridges

LA0955 over Fisher Bayou

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M SE of LA 955&LA 19 · Structure no. 611908191602871

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0955 over Fisher Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0955 over Fisher Bayou in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0955
CrossesFisher Bayou
Location0.8 M SE of LA 955&LA 19
RouteState Highway 955
Coordinates30.79258, -91.10805
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2021)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0955 over Fisher Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0955 over Fisher Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0955 over Fisher Bayou carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0955 over Fisher Bayou?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0955 over Fisher Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.