US Bridges

LA0066 over Cedar Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 6.5 Miles North of LA 968 · Structure no. 616300000610306

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0066 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA0066 over Cedar 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesLA0066
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6.5 Miles North of LA 968
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates30.97275, -91.51202
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 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 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 Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0066 over Cedar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0066 over Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0066 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns LA0066 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.