LA0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary
PoorPosted for loadWest Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA0965 · Structure no. 616308630606591
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying LA0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.