US Bridges

LA0959 over Sandy Creek Rel

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M NW of LA 959&LA 409 · Structure no. 611908191804511

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,679
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0959 over Sandy Creek Rel is a concrete slab carrying LA0959 over Sandy Creek Rel in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 60 ft (18.3 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 Rel
Location0.3 M NW of LA 959&LA 409
RouteState Highway 959
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.75418, -90.96771
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Rel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0959 over Sandy Creek Rel 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 Rel carry?

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

How long is LA0959 over Sandy Creek Rel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0959 over Sandy Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.