LA0027 over Beckwith Creek
FairBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 5.7 Mi. N of LA 110 · Structure no. 070600310905731
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,333
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0027 over Beckwith Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Beckwith Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0027 over Beckwith Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0027 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0027 over Beckwith Creek carry?
About 3,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over Beckwith Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Beckwith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.