US Bridges

LA0965 over Thompson Crk Trib

Poor

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 M S of LA 10&LA 965 · Structure no. 616308630606221

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0965 over Thompson Crk Trib is a concrete slab carrying LA0965 over Thompson Crk Trib in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0965
CrossesThompson Crk Trib
Location1.1 M S of LA 10&LA 965
RouteState Highway 965
Coordinates30.82252, -91.26083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic577 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 Thompson Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0965 over Thompson Crk Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0965 over Thompson Crk Trib carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0965 over Thompson Crk Trib?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0965 over Thompson Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.