US Bridges

LA0066 over Tunica Bayou

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · Tunica LA 66 · Structure no. 616302510207381

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0066 over Tunica Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0066 over Tunica Bayou in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0066
CrossesTunica Bayou
LocationTunica LA 66
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates30.96629, -91.52396
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0066 over Tunica Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0066 over Tunica Bayou 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 LA0066 over Tunica Bayou carry?

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

How long is LA0066 over Tunica Bayou?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0066 over Tunica Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.