US Bridges

LA0965 over West Fork Bayou

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 M E of US 61&LA 965 · Structure no. 616308630600721

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0965 over West Fork Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0965 over West Fork Bayou in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0965
CrossesWest Fork Bayou
Location0.6 M E of US 61&LA 965
RouteState Highway 965
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78612, -91.33609
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,133 (2021)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0965 over West Fork Bayou built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0965 over West Fork Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0965 over West Fork Bayou carry?

About 2,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0965 over West Fork Bayou?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0965 over West Fork Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.