US Bridges

LA0963 over Redwood Creek

PoorPosted for load

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI West of LA 19 · Structure no. 611908191902011

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0963 over Redwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0963 over Redwood Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0963
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location0.9 MI West of LA 19
RouteState Highway 963
Coordinates30.86892, -91.13244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2021)
Projected traffic995 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0963 over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0963 over Redwood Creek 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 LA0963 over Redwood Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0963 over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0963 over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.