LA0959 over Scalaus Creek
GoodEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M E of LA 959&LA 409 · Structure no. 611908191806701
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- 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 Scalaus Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0959 over Scalaus Creek 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 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 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0959 over Scalaus Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0959 over Scalaus Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0959 over Scalaus Creek carry?
About 1,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0959 over Scalaus Creek?
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 Scalaus Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.