US Bridges

LA0012 over Beckwith Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 070600120501501

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
480 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,041
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0012 over Beckwith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0012 over Beckwith Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,041 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,445 by 2041. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0012
CrossesBeckwith Creek
Location4.2 MI E of LA 27
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.47023, -93.36162
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,041 (2021)
Projected traffic4,445 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0012 over Beckwith Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0012 over Beckwith 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0012 over Beckwith Creek carry?

About 4,041 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0012 over Beckwith Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0012 over Beckwith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.