LA0968 over Little Bayou Sara
GoodWest Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA0968 · Structure no. 616308631000111
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0968 over Little Bayou Sara is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0968 over Little Bayou Sara in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0968 over Little Bayou Sara built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0968 over Little Bayou Sara 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0968 over Little Bayou Sara carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0968 over Little Bayou Sara?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0968 over Little Bayou Sara?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.