Percy Dreher RD over Little Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI SW JCT LA959 LA409 · Structure no. 611930439905831
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Percy Dreher RD over Little Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Percy Dreher RD over Little Sandy Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Percy Dreher RD over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Percy Dreher RD over Little Sandy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Percy Dreher RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Percy Dreher RD over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Percy Dreher RD over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.