US Bridges

LA0965 over Grants Bayou

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 M E of US 61&LA 965 · Structure no. 616308630601421

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

About this bridge

LA0965 over Grants Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0965 over Grants 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0965
CrossesGrants Bayou
Location1.3 M E of US 61&LA 965
RouteState Highway 965
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78954, -91.32489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 Grants Bayou built?

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

What condition is LA0965 over Grants 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 Grants Bayou carry?

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

How long is LA0965 over Grants Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0965 over Grants Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.