US Bridges

US0084 over Sandy Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI East of LA 124 · Structure no. 086400220309191

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0084 over Sandy Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS0084
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.3 MI East of LA 124
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.89661, -92.4919
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2021)
Projected traffic980 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Sandy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US0084 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.