US Bridges

LA0966 over Chaney Creek

Poor

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA0966 · Structure no. 616308630702671

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0966 over Chaney Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0966 over Chaney Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA0966
CrossesChaney Creek
LocationLA0966
RouteState Highway 966
Coordinates30.7653, -91.27776
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2021)
Projected traffic942 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0966 over Chaney Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0966 over Chaney Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0966 over Chaney Creek carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0966 over Chaney Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0966 over Chaney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.