US Bridges

LA0010 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 Mi. E of Int LA372 · Structure no. 070200660503131

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0010 over Beaver Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.8 Mi. E of Int LA372
RouteState Highway 10
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.80646, -92.62009
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2022)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.