LA0366 over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrant Parish, Louisiana · .53 MI North of LA 8 · Structure no. 082200403200531
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 170 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0366 over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0366 over Sandy Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0366 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0366 over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0366 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0366 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns LA0366 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.