LA0960 over Bluff Creek
PoorEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · .4 Miles N of LA 63 · Structure no. 611908192000351
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 653
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0960 over Bluff Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0960 over Bluff Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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.
It carries about 653 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0960 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0960 over Bluff 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 LA0960 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0960 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0960 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.