US Bridges

LA0066 over Sike Branch Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 Miles West of LA 969 · Structure no. 616300000610254

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0066 over Sike Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA0066 over Sike Branch Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,558 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesLA0066
CrossesSike Branch Creek
Location3.1 Miles West of LA 969
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates30.95784, -91.52918
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2021)
Projected traffic1,558 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0066 over Sike Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0066 over Sike Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0066 over Sike Branch Creek carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0066 over Sike Branch Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA0066 over Sike Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.