US Bridges

LA0969 over Kimball Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 M N of LA 66 · Structure no. 616300000616313

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0969 over Kimball Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0969 over Kimball Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 433 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0969
CrossesKimball Creek
Location0.9 M N of LA 66
RouteState Highway 969
Coordinates30.9944, -91.49179
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2022)
Projected traffic433 by 2042
Trucks—
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0969 over Kimball Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0969 over Kimball 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0969 over Kimball Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is LA0969 over Kimball Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0969 over Kimball Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.