US Bridges

LA0959 over Sandy Creek

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 Mi. E. of LA 958 · Structure no. 611908191804381

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,679
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0959 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0959 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,846 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0959
CrossesSandy Creek
Location4.0 Mi. E. of LA 958
RouteState Highway 959
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.7552, -90.96943
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 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 traffic1,679 (2021)
Projected traffic1,846 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0959 over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0959 over Sandy Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0959 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0959 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0959 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.