US Bridges

LA0066 over Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.62 Mi. N of LA 968 · Structure no. 616300000610276

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0066 over Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0066 over Creek 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 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0066
CrossesCreek
Location2.62 Mi. N of LA 968
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates30.95959, -91.46989
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2021)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 LA0066 over Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0066 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0066 over Creek carry?

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0066 over Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0066 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.