US Bridges

LA0027 over Cowpen Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 7.7 MI North of LA 110 · Structure no. 070600000070200

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
236 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Cowpen Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location7.7 MI North of LA 110
RouteState Highway 27
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.7448, -93.349
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2021)
Projected traffic3,666 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 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 LA0027 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 over Cowpen 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.