LA0117 over Little Sandy Creek
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 4.9 MI N of JCT LA 465 · Structure no. 083501140203211
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,513
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0117 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0117 over Little Sandy Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0117 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0117 over Little Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0117 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0117 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0117 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.