US Bridges

LA0966 over Thompson Creek Tributary

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA 966 1.97 Miles East of · Structure no. 616300000610263

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0966 over Thompson Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying LA0966 over Thompson Creek Tributary in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0966
CrossesThompson Creek Tributary
LocationLA 966 1.97 Miles East of
RouteState Highway 966
Coordinates30.7628, -91.28931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2021)
Projected traffic942 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 LA0966 over Thompson Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0966 over Thompson Creek Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0966 over Thompson Creek Tributary carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0966 over Thompson Creek Tributary?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0966 over Thompson Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.