US Bridges

LA0965 over Chaney Creek Mf

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA0965 · Structure no. 616308630604561

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

About this bridge

LA0965 over Chaney Creek Mf is a concrete slab carrying LA0965 over Chaney Creek Mf 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 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 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0965
CrossesChaney Creek Mf
LocationLA0965
RouteState Highway 965
Coordinates30.80864, -91.28412
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 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 Chaney Creek Mf built?

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

What condition is LA0965 over Chaney Creek Mf 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 LA0965 over Chaney Creek Mf carry?

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

How long is LA0965 over Chaney Creek Mf?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0965 over Chaney Creek Mf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.